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How do babies get Cytomegalovirus?
some newborns acquire CMV through the mother's breast milk.
What is the most common infection that can be transmitted from mother to fetus?
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is the most common infection that can be transmitted to a fetus.
What is cytomegalovirus?
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a virus related to the group of herpes viruses.
Who discovered the cytomegalovirus?
Cytomegalovirus was discovered by German pathologist and virologist Dr. Werner von Dobschütz in 1956.
Is cytomegalovirus a DNA or RNA type virus?
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a DNA virus. It has a large double-stranded DNA genome.
Can cytomegalovirus infection cause encephalitis?
Yes
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.
What body systems does Cytomegalovirus affect?
the lymphatic system
Is cytomegalovirus contagious?
Cytomegalovirus is an infectious condition that may be potentially contagious if an infected person comes in close contact with other people. An infected person can spread this disease through bodily fluids and saliva. This infection is caused by a virus belonging to the herpes virus family.
Is it common for guppies to re-absorb their babies?
Yes it is common.
Is cytomegalovirus a parasitic infection associated with AIDS?
No, it's toxoplasmosis.
What is effective against cytomegalovirus?
Cidofovir (Vistide), foscarnet (Foscavir), and ganciclovir (Cytovene) have been beneficial in treatment of cytomegalovirus in immunosupressed patients, primarily HIV-positive patients and transplant recipients.
