title: Lowering risk of CMV.
abstract: Teenager Alicia Parks' severe disabilities are the result of being born with congenital cytomegalovirus (CMV). Alicia's mother, paediatric nurse Mandy Parks, is calling for greater awareness of CMV among nurses. She explains the simple precautions that can reduce the spread of this common infection.
authors.forename: Lynne
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Pearce
mesh_terms: D001364:Awareness; D003586:Cytomegalovirus Infections / Q000151:congenital* / Q000517:prevention & control; D019988:Children with Disabilities; D006266:Health Education; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D009726:Nurses; D012307:Risk Factors; D006113:United Kingdom