OVERVIEW
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) continues to be most common viral infection in adults. In the United States, it is the leading cause of nongenetic congenital deafness, accounting for approximately one-third of all cases. Approximately 1 out of every 200 infants are born with congenital CMV every year, of whom 10% will have CMV symptoms including hearing loss, microcephaly, seizures, and behavioral and sensory issues, to name a few.
This program will discuss the importance of educating patients who are thinking of becoming pregnant and/or are pregnant about strategies to reduce the risk of acquiring CMV during pregnancy. The faculty will discuss the significance of knowing the patient's serostatus and what has been learned from states that have implemented universal newborn screening. Finally, it will discuss a patient's journey with congenital CMV, importance of universal newborn screening, and what has been learned from states that have implemented this screening type.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
In order to attend this CME Forum, you will need to be a registered attendee of the conference taking place at the Baltimore Convention Center, May 19th-21st.
This live CME Forum will be offered in-person only.
GOAL STATEMENT
The goal of this activity is for learners to be better able to educate patients with children or who are planning on becoming pregnant about congenital CMV.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of this activity, participants will: Have increased knowledge regarding the [LIST][ITEM]Burden of CMV in pregnant patients [/LIST]Have greater competence related to [LIST][ITEM]Screening and/or diagnosis of CMV in pregnant patients [/LIST]Demonstrate greater confidence in their ability to [LIST][ITEM]Educate patients about CMV risk [/LIST]
ACCREDITATION STATEMENT
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[bold]For Physicians[/bold] Medscape, LLC designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 [italic][bold]AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™[/bold][/italic]. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. [bold]For Nurses[/bold] Awarded 1.0 contact hour(s) of nursing continuing professional development for RNs and APNs.
Baltimore Convention Center
Room: 310
1 West Pratt Street
Baltimore, MD, 21201
Supported by an independent educational grant from [bold]Moderna, Inc.[/bold]