cytomegalovirus: a virus which causes an infection that has flu-like symptoms and can lead to deafnessEvery year, 20,000 to 40,000 infants are born with CMV.
CMV is a hardy member of the herpes family, and it is transmitted by contact with saliva and urine — often from diaper-wearing children to adults.
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United Kingdom on 25/10/2016