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The CMV TransmIT Study is entering a new stage! 

We are expanding the types of viruses and redesigning the study to include a new name:  Infectious Disease Tracking and Community Empowerment in Research (IDTraCER) Study.  Watch for updates on our progress and how you can learn about participating in the study through your center.  If you would like your center to join the EEC center research network, please share this website with the staff and ask them to contact us!

idtracerstudy@umassmed.edu

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What is cytomegalovirus?

Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is the most common prenatal infection. CMV can cause a range of major health problems in newborns. Pregnant people who are exposed to large groups of young children like childcare or preschools are at high risk for CMV infection and need to take precautions. 

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CMV by the numbers

  • 91%
    of women do not know about CMV or how it can affect babies before birth.
  • 1/200
    babies is born with cCMV infection.
  • 30,000
    babies are born with cCMV every year in the U.S.
  • 10-15%
    of babies with cCMV have health problems at birth.
  • 15%
    of babies with cCMV appear normal at birth and develop health problems later.
  • 1/5
    babies with cCMV have permanent disabilities such as hearing loss, cerebral palsy, or delays in development.
  • ONE
    child is permanently disabled by cCMV every hour.
  • 400
    babies die of cCMV every year.

References

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What is this study about?

Researchers want to study how cytomegalovirus (CMV) spreads among young children in early education and care centers. Results of the study may help decrease CMV spread from these children to pregnant people caring for them.

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How do I reduce my risk of contracting CMV?

If you are pregnant, you can help protect your unborn baby from cCMV by avoiding contact with saliva and urine from babies and young children.

Avoid kissing a child on the lips or cheek. Instead, kiss the top of their head, blow a kiss, or give them a hug.
Do not share food, utensils, drinks, straws, pacifiers, or toothbrushes with a child.
Wash your hands after changing diapers, wiping a child’s face, feeding a child, or handling toys.
Disinfect toys, countertops, and any other surfaces that might come in contact with a child’s urine or saliva.

The CMV TransmIT Study is entering a new stage!