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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).
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∙ 13y agoGanciclovir and foscarnet are both antiviral medications that have been used to treat patients with weak immune systems who develop a serious illness from CMV (including retinitis).
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What is the prognosis for infants with CMV infection?
With treatment most infants with congenital CMV survive, although almost all suffer from its effects.
How is CMV transmitted?
The infection, passed from mother to baby, can cause permanent mental or physical damage, or death.
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.
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).
What evaluations are used to diagnose CMV or fifth disease?
Blood tests are used to diagnose maternal antibodies against CMV or fifth disease.
