How is CMV spread?
CMV is found in body fluids, including urine, saliva, blood, mucus, and tears. A person who has not been exposed to CMV can become infected when they come into contact with infected body fluids. Contact with the saliva or urine of young children is a major cause of CMV infection among pregnant women. Because young children are more likely to have CMV in their urine or saliva than are older children or adults, pregnant women who have young children or work with young children should be especially careful. Women who are pregnant or planning a pregnancy should follow hygienic practices (e.g., careful handwashing) to avoid CMV infection.
