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If you have herpes or have had the chickenpox does that mean that you are CMV positive?
No, cytomegalovirus is a separate virus from Varicella Zoster virus (the one that causes chickenpox) and herpes simplex virus (which causes genital herpes and cold sores and related illnesses). It is possible to have all three at the same time, but they are separate viruses and if you have herpes or have had the chickenpox, it does not mean that you are CMV positive.
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What is valacyclovir hcl used for?
Valacyclovir HCl is commonly used to treat conditions caused by certain viruses, such as herpes simplex viruses and varicella-zoster virus. It is used to treat recurrent genital herpes, cold sores, shingles, and chickenpox.
What is cytomegalovirus?
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a virus related to the group of herpes viruses.
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 are the causes of congenital CMV?
Congenital cytomegalovirus is caused in infants when the mother passes the CMV virus on to the unborn child through her placenta. It is similar to the herpes virus.
What types of herpes can you get from a blood tranfusion?
Herpes simplex virus (HSV) and cytomegalovirus (CMV) are two types of herpes viruses that can be transmitted through blood transfusions. HSV can cause cold sores and genital herpes, while CMV can cause symptoms similar to mono. It is important for blood donors to be screened to minimize the risk of transmitting these viruses through blood transfusions.
What is positive CMV IGG?
Positive CMV IgG (cytomegalovirus immunoglobulin G) indicates that a person has been exposed to the cytomegalovirus at some point in their life and has developed antibodies against it. This is usually a sign of past infection and does not necessarily mean that the person is currently infected or experiencing symptoms. In healthy individuals, CMV typically causes mild or no symptoms, but it can be more serious in immunocompromised individuals or during pregnancy. Testing for CMV IgG is often done to assess immunity, especially in pregnant women or organ transplant recipients.
What does positive CMV Igg 28 mean?
A positive CMV IgG result indicates that a person has been infected with the cytomegalovirus (CMV) at some point in their life, and their immune system has produced antibodies against the virus. The "28" likely refers to a specific measurement or test value, but without additional context, it is difficult to interpret its significance. Generally, a positive IgG signifies past infection, while IgM antibodies would indicate a recent infection. It is important to consult a healthcare provider for personalized interpretation and implications.
Is cytomegalovirus a gram positive or negative?
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a DNA virus and is not classified as either gram positive or gram negative. Gram staining is a technique used to classify bacteria based on their cell wall structure, and it does not apply to viruses like CMV.
The common virus CMV is what type of virus exactly?
The common virus CMV is a viral genus of the herpes family. You can get more information about this virus at the Wikipedia. Once on the website, type "Cytomegalovirus" into the search field at the top of the page and press enter to bring up the information.
Cmv igg was 384 and cmv igm negative what does it mean?
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.
Your child aborted of 6 months and you have recurring infections your TORCH reading is positive is there any link between abortins and cmv igg virus infection?
may be if you were recently infected with cmv or you have it already and reactivated
Can someone who is CMV positive donate blood?
Yes. Approximately 40-70% of the U.S. population has been exposed to CMV and are seropositive. Potential donors with an acute infection are deferred until symptom free.
