Definition: one group of herpes viruses that infects humans and can cause a variety of clinical symptoms, including deafness or hearing impairment; infection with the virus may be either before or after birth. See also Etiology. About.com has an article on cytomegalovirus:
Cytomegalovirus (Congenital)
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Updated December 04, 2008
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