The CMV TransmIT Study is looking at how common Cytomegalovirus (CMV) shedding is in young children and childcare staff. CMV is a common virus that can cause problems, especially in babies. This study will use a saliva PCR test (a test that looks for the virus in your spit) to see if children up to 36 months old and staff in childcare centers are shedding CMV. The goal is to understand how CMV spreads and to help plan future studies. You can join if you are a child up to 36 months old or a staff member at a childcare center. The study aims to find out how many people are shedding CMV over a period of up to two years.

Study design

This is an observational study, meaning researchers will observe participants without providing an intervention. It plans to enroll 100 participants.

What's involved

Participants will complete a health survey and provide one saliva sample for CMV PCR testing. Sample collection at home will also be piloted.

Compensation

Not stated in the trial record.

Follow-up

The prevalence of CMV shedding will be measured for up to 2 years.

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