What causes CMV Infection?

A herpes virus causes CMV. The disease is passed by an exchange of body fluids with an infected person. You can be exposed through:

• Kissing
• Sexual intercourse
• Breastfeeding
• Changing the diapeer of an infected infant

The virus is found in:

• Saliva
• Tears
• Blood
• Urine
• Semen
• Stool
• Vaginal fluids
• Breast milk