Most of the time the infected infant shows no symptoms at birth, but in some cases, symptoms appear over the next several years. Rarely, a newborn may have a life-threatening infection. Infants can be infected with CMV during or soon after delivery. Again, most infants initially show no symptoms of CMV infection. When symptoms do appear, they may include lung problems, poor weight gain, swollen glands, rash, hepatitis , and blood problems.
Premature infants are more likely to have symptoms than full-term babies.
CMV infection is commonly spread among children in day care or preschool who may then spread it to members of their families or to their caregivers. CMV illness is less likely to cause severe throat symptoms or swollen glands in the neck. For specific medical advice, diagnoses, and treatment, consult your doctor.