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Podcast: The Podcast by KevinMD
Episode: Few people realize this common infection can cause serious complications
Description: Public health advocate Kathleen Muldoon discusses her article "Why congenital CMV should be on every parent and doctor's radar," revealing how congenital cytomegalovirus (cCMV) remains the most common viral cause of disability in the U.S., yet is often ignored in medical training, prenatal counseling, and public health policy. Kathleen explains how toddlers act as primary vectors, why prevention advice is rarely shared, and how early antiviral treatment can improve outcomes when the infection is detected in time. She outlines practical steps clinicians can take now, from incorporating prevention into prenatal visits to advocating for universal newborn screening, and...