CMV pneumonitis overview

Template:Pneumonitis Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Overview

Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in immunocompromised hosts, and pneumonitis is a common manifestation of CMV infection. When immunocompromised patients present with fever and dyspnea, CMV pneumonitis should be a consideration.