Petition for the NHS to Screen Pregnant Women for CMV (Cytomegalovirus)

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Background

Call upon the National Health Service (NHS) to introduce routine screening for Cytomegalovirus (CMV) in all pregnant women, in order to prevent the risks and potential long-term effects of congenital CMV infection.

Additional details

introducing routine CMV screening, could: Increase Early Detection: Early identification of CMV infections could allow pregnant women to take preventive measures, Reduce the Risk of Severe Outcomes Raise Awareness Improve Public Health:

Source: UK Government & Parliament Petitions service. Petition ID: 724178.