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What virus causes colitis pneumonitis and retinitis?
Cmv
What is the treatment for CMV?
There is no cure for CMV. If you are a healthy individual there is no need to be concerned as infection is usually asymtomatic and will only cause you problems in the event that you become immunosupressed (such as get HIV, an organ transplant etc).
What is the airport code for Coromandel Aerodrome?
The airport code for Coromandel Aerodrome is CMV.
What is CMV?
CMV Retinitisalso known as Cytomegalovirus retinitis, is an inflammation of the eye's retina that can lead to blindness.From Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaPresentationCytomegalovirus (CMV) is a DNA virus in the family Herpesviridae known for producing large cells with nuclear and cytoplasmic inclusions. Such inclusions are called an "owl's eye" effect.While CMV is found in almost everyone, and is usually fought off by the immune system, for people who are immunocompromised, by diseases, transplants, or chemotherapy the virus is not adequately destroyed and can cause damage to the eye and the rest of the body. HIV positive persons are most at risk, especially when the CD4 cell count is low. CMV commonly becomes reactivated and can cause systemic infection in immunocompromised persons such as transplant patients or those infected by HIV.It affects the eye in about 30% of the cases involving immunocompromised patients by causing damage to the retina. Symptoms can include blurred vision, eye pain, photophobia, redness, and blindness. It may affect just one eye at first, but then may spread to the other.See retinal photograph of CMV retinitis for the appearance of CMV retinitis.TreatmentActive Cytomegalovirus retinitis is treated by an uveitis and ocular immunology specialist. Because the virus is so threatening to vision, it is usually treated by a vitreo-retinal surgeon, by antivirals such as ganciclovir or foscarnet, which can be taken orally, intravenously, injected directly into the eye (intravitreal injection), or through an intravitreal implant.Aug 1998: Fomivirsen is the first antisense drug approved by the FDA (brand name Vitravene) as an intraocular injection for the treatment of cytomegalovirus retinitis.Risk factorsThe systemic use of corticosteroids has recently been implicated as elevating the risk of CMV in AIDS patients.
Cytomegalovirus retinitis?
DefinitionCytomegalovirus (CMV) retinitis is a viral inflammation of the retina of the eye.Alternative NamesCMV retinitisCauses, incidence, and risk factorsCMV retinitis is caused by a member of a group of herpes-type viruses. CMV is very common. Most people are exposed to CMV in their lifetime, but typically only those with weakened immune systems become ill from CMV infection. Serious CMV infections can occur in people who have weakened immune systems due to:AIDSBone marrow transplantChemotherapyDrugs that suppress the immune systemOrgan transplantSymptomsNote: Many patients with CMV retinitis have no symptoms.Symptoms include:Blind spotsBlurred visionand other vision problemsFloatersRetinitis usually begins in one eye, but often progresses to the other eye. Without treatment, progressive damage to the retina can lead to blindness in 4-6 months or less.Even with regular treatment, the disease can worsen to blindness. This may be because the virus becomes resistant to the drugs so that the drugs are no longer effective, or because the patient's immune system has deteriorated further.Patients with CMV retinitis also have a chance of developing retinal detachment, in which the retina detaches from the nerves of the eye, causing blindness. Systemic CMV infection also can occur.Signs and testsCMV retinitis is diagnosed through a standard ophthalmologic exam. Dilation of the pupils and ophthalmoscopy will show signs of CMV retinitis.CMV infection can be diagnosed with blood or urine tests that look for substances specific to the infection. A tissue biopsy can detect the viral infection and presence of CMV virus particles, but this is rarely done.TreatmentThe goal of treatment is to stabilize or restore vision and prevent blindness. Long-term treatment is often needed. Medications may be given by mouth (orally), through a vein (intravenously), or injected directly into the eye (intraviteously).Expectations (prognosis)The disease will sometimes get worse, even with treatment, because antiviral medications stop the spread of the virus but do not destroy it.ComplicationsBlindnessKidney impairment (from drugs used to treat the condition)Low white blood cell count (from drugs used to treat the condition)Retinal detachmentCalling your health care providerIf symptoms worsen or do not improve with treatment, or if new symptoms develop, call your health care provider.People with AIDS (especially those with a very low CD4 count) who have vision problems should make an appointment for an immediate eye exam and should consider taking preventive treatment for CMV retinitis.PreventionCMV infection that causes symptoms normally occurs only in those with weakened immune systems. People with AIDS who have a CD4 count of less than 100 should be examined regularly for retinitis even if they don't have symptoms.ReferencesDrew WL. Cytomegalovirus. In: Goldman L, Ausiello D, eds. Cecil Medicine. 23rd ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2007:chap 399.
Can a positive CMV-IgG be a kidney donor?
i received a renal transplant from a sister that was cmv positve....i got cmv, but was fine after a week...
Can you get CMV if you had it once?
CMV infection can become dormant for a while and may reactivate at a later time.
What is a serology lab test cmv igm?
CMV IgM is a lab test that detects IgM for cytomegalovirus (CMV), usually in blood. IgM usually indicates a recent or current infection; in the case of CMV, it may also indicate reactivation of an old, latent infection.
What is the preparation for a CMV test?
The adult CMV antibody screening test requires 5 mL of blood.
Can CMV cause an early miscarriage?
Yes cmv is a major cause of miscarriage and their is no cure available for it at this time!
What is the differense between a CDL and CMV?
CDL stands for Commercial Drivers Licence. It's the licence you must hold to operate a CMV. CMV stands for Commercial Motor Vehicle, and is the vehicle itself.
How is cytomegalovirus diagnosed?
Past or recent infection with CMV can be identified by antibody tests and CMV can be grown from body fluids.
