Reducing congenital cytomegalovirus infection through policy and legislation in the United States
Sara Menlove Doutre
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Microbiology Australia 36(4) 162-164 https://doi.org/10.1071/MA15058
Published: 19 October 2015
Abstract
Policy and legislation, backed by accurate science, are viable tools to change behaviour to reduce congenital cytomegalovirus (CMV) infections. Addressing CMV through public policy can provide increased awareness among public health officials, access to existing venues for disseminating information, and much needed funds for awareness campaigns. While some medical professionals and CMV experts oppose public policy and legislation mandating medical practice, most support policies aimed at public education campaigns to provide consumers with accurate CMV education.
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