Question
My child has been crying and not eating much recently. Can a baby drink breast milk if it contains cytomegalovirus?
Answer
Since the CMV exclusion rate in breast milk is about 13%-27.3%, there is still a possibility of infection even if the baby consumes breast milk. After all, CMV infection in breast milk is an important factor in postnatal infection, and the mother also needs to receive treatment. After the treatment improves, you can decide whether to continue breastfeeding.