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The CMV antibody test measures two different kinds of antibodies, IGG and IGM. After you are infected with the CMV virus, your body first produces IGM antibodies, then IGG antibodies. The IGM antibodies disappear in several weeks to months, but the IGG antibodies stay for life, giving you long-term immunity. A positive IGG result and a negative IGM result mean that you do not have an acute infection, but you are immune to CMV because you were exposed some time in the past. If you are pregnant, this is good news as it means that you do not have to worry about contracting a CMV primo-infection, which can cause severe problems for the baby, ranging from hearing loss to stillbirth.
Unlike the answer above states, prior infection with CMV does NOT prevent you from catching a second strain of CMV (much like having the flu once doesn't mean you can't get it again). In fact, being infected with more than one strain of CMV is actually quite common. So if you are pregnant, you should minimise your risk of contracting CMV. Contact with infected urine and saliva are the two most common ways of contracting the virus so try to avoid contact with either of these.
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Is o negative cmv negative blood common?
It is considered somewhat rare. Only 7% of the population is O Negative. Approximately 20% of the population is CMV negative. So only about 1.4% of the population is O Negative CMV negative. That is fewer than 2 our of ever 100 people. It isn't the rarest, but it is a very useful type.
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...
What is 905 in Roman numerals?
905 in roman numerals is CMV.
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.
What does the medical abbreviation CMV mean?
CMV stands for Cytomegalovirus, which is a common virus that can cause symptoms similar to mono such as fever, sore throat, and fatigue. It can be especially dangerous for people with weakened immune systems.
How many new cases of congenital CMV disease occur every year in the US?
About 40,000 babies are born in the U.S. each year with CMV. CMV is the second leading cause of mental retardation, after down's syndrome.
What are the dangers of CMV?
Consequences of a CMV infection can be devastating in a pregnant woman, a transplant patient, or a person with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
