Abstract Background: Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a member of the family herpesviridae .This study was conducted to determine the serofrequency of cytomegalovirus (CMV) among pregnant ladies at Omdurman Maternity Hospital between the period April to July 2014. Vertically transmitted Cytomegalovirus is the most common cause of preventable congenital infection. Till date, there is no consensus on routine antenatal screening worldwide

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