The use of new therapeutic drugs has altered the picture of CMV and toxoplasmosis ... permits the infection to be avoided in premature infants. Treatment for toxoplasmosis in utero and during ...

A virus common in newborn babies may increase their risk of developing autism, a study suggests. By examining medical records ...

Blood that is destined for new babies, immunocompromised patients, pregnant women or to be transfused into a foetus intrauterine must be screened for a virus called cytomegalovirus or CMV.

Children born with a common viral infection are nearly 2.5 times more likely to be diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, a new study finds. Cytomegalovirus is part of the herpes family of viruses.