It’s important to note that CMV is highly prevalent, with the CDC estimating that nearly half of pregnant individuals have encountered CMV before their first pregnancy.
A majority of individuals infected with CMV do not exhibit any symptoms, a condition referred to as being asymptomatic.
CMV belongs to the herpesvirus family and is specifically known as human herpesvirus-5 (HHV-5).
Laboratory tests can determine the presence of CMV in your system, often by checking for CMV antibodies in your blood.