What is CMV?
One of the more significant risks to a pregnant woman and her baby is the CMV virus, also known as cytomegalovirus. If a woman catches this virus in her first trimester and it isn’t properly treated, the virus can reach the baby and even cause damage to the brain. Catching it early is essential, so that treatment can be given within the precise window of time.
About the clinic
Mayanei Hayeshua’s Women & Maternity Hospital is a pioneer, in Israel and worldwide, in how CMV is treated. Our specialist CMV clinic, headed by Prof. Yaakov Amir, focuses on treating the virus itself — not just limiting the damage, as was the approach in the past. Our doctors, among the most senior in the field, carry out the testing and monitoring and recommend medication when it’s needed. The clinic uses advanced, up-to-date technology, and appointments are especially easy to come by through the online booking system.
Our care draws on decades of accumulated knowledge and on the largest study ever conducted in this field — research that led hospitals in Israel and around the world to adopt our method. Many gynecologists turn to the department for advice on calculating when infection occurred, how to treat it, and the correct dosage.
