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'''For the WikiDoc page for this topic, click [[Cytomegalovirus|here]]''' | '''For the WikiDoc page for this topic, click [[Cytomegalovirus|here]]''' | ||
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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
Cytomegaloviral diseases are more common in people with weak immune system. Many people can be asymptomatic carrier of the virus and get never affected by it. Thus,it can be seen the pregnant and newborn babies | Cytomegaloviral diseases, abbreviated as CMV, are more common in people with weak [[immune system]]. Many people can be [[asymptomatic]] [[carrier]] of the virus and get never affected by it. Thus,it can be seen the [[pregnant]] and newborn babies | ||
==What are the symptoms of Cytomegalovirus?== | ==What are the symptoms of Cytomegalovirus?== | ||
Symptoms of CMV can be | Symptoms of CMV can be: | ||
* Sore throat | * [[Sore throat]] | ||
* Swollen lymph | * [[Swollen lymph node]]s:(lymph glands) | ||
* Fever | * [[Fever]] | ||
* Headache | * [[Headache]] | ||
* Fatigue | * [[Fatigue]] | ||
* Weakness | * Weakness | ||
* Muscle | * [[Muscle ache]]s | ||
* Loss of appetite | * [[Loss of appetite]] | ||
Severe CMV | |||
* Blindness | Severe CMV: | ||
* Pneumonia | * [[Blindness]] | ||
* Diarrhea | * [[Pneumonia]] | ||
* Bleeding | * [[Diarrhea]] | ||
* Inflammation of the brain (encephalitis) | * Bleeding [[ulcer]]s in the [[esophagus]] (windpipe) or [[intestine]]s | ||
* | * [[Inflammation]] of the brain ([[encephalitis]]) | ||
* [[Seizure]]s | |||
==What causes Cytomegalovirus?== | ==What causes Cytomegalovirus?== | ||
CMV can get spread by body fluids, like saliva, blood, urine, semen (sexual contact) and breast milk. CMV can rarely be transmitted by blood transfusion or organ | CMV can get spread by body fluids, like [[saliva]], [[blood]], [[urine]], [[semen]] (sexual contact) and [[breast milk]]. CMV can rarely be transmitted by [[blood transfusion]] or [[organ transplant]]ation. | ||
==Who is at highest risk?== | ==Who is at highest risk?== | ||
Cytomegaloviral diseases are more common in people with weak immune system. Many people can be asymptomatic carrier of the virus and get never affected by it. Thus,it can be seen the pregnant and newborn babies | Cytomegaloviral diseases are more common in people with weak immune system. Many people can be asymptomatic carrier of the virus and get never affected by it. Thus,it can be seen the pregnant and newborn babies. | ||
==Diagnosis== | |||
Your health care provider will perform a physical exam and feel your belly area. The liver and spleen may be [[tender]] when they are gently pressed (palpated). There may be a skin [[rash]]. | |||
Special lab tests may be done to check for substances in your blood that are produced by CMV. Other tests will be done to check your body’s response to the CMV infection. This includes a CMV [[ELISA]] [[antibody]] test and CMV [[serum]] [[PCR]] test. | |||
Other tests include: | |||
* Blood tests for [[platelet]]s and [[white blood cell]]s | |||
* Chemistry panel | |||
* [[Liver function test]]s | |||
* [[Monospot test]] | |||
* Stool sampling | |||
* [[Colonoscopy]] | |||
==When to seek urgent medical care?== | |||
If you think you have the symptoms, call your doctor. | |||
==Treatment options== | ==Treatment options== | ||
Antiviral | [[Antiviral drug]]s. If you are pregnant, your doctor may want to test you for CMV and may suggest the test [[amniocentesis]]. | ||
==Where to find medical care for Cytomegalovirus?== | ==Where to find medical care for Cytomegalovirus?== | ||
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==What to expect (Outlook/Prognosis)?== | ==What to expect (Outlook/Prognosis)?== | ||
It depends on the immune level of the patient | It depends on the [[immune]] level of the patient. | ||
==Possible complications== | ==Possible complications== | ||
It can lead to the inflammation of eyes, abortion and can affect other organ systems | It can lead to the [[inflammation]] of eyes, [[abortion]] and can affect other organ systems. | ||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/cytomegalovirusinfections.html | http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/cytomegalovirusinfections.html | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Cytomegaloviral diseases, abbreviated as CMV, are more common in people with weak immune system. Many people can be asymptomatic carrier of the virus and get never affected by it. Thus,it can be seen the pregnant and newborn babies
What are the symptoms of Cytomegalovirus?
Symptoms of CMV can be:
- Sore throat
- Swollen lymph nodes:(lymph glands)
- Fever
- Headache
- Fatigue
- Weakness
- Muscle aches
- Loss of appetite
Severe CMV:
- Blindness
- Pneumonia
- Diarrhea
- Bleeding ulcers in the esophagus (windpipe) or intestines
- Inflammation of the brain (encephalitis)
- Seizures
What causes Cytomegalovirus?
CMV can get spread by body fluids, like saliva, blood, urine, semen (sexual contact) and breast milk. CMV can rarely be transmitted by blood transfusion or organ transplantation.
Who is at highest risk?
Cytomegaloviral diseases are more common in people with weak immune system. Many people can be asymptomatic carrier of the virus and get never affected by it. Thus,it can be seen the pregnant and newborn babies.
Diagnosis
Your health care provider will perform a physical exam and feel your belly area. The liver and spleen may be tender when they are gently pressed (palpated). There may be a skin rash.
Special lab tests may be done to check for substances in your blood that are produced by CMV. Other tests will be done to check your body’s response to the CMV infection. This includes a CMV ELISA antibody test and CMV serum PCR test.
Other tests include:
- Blood tests for platelets and white blood cells
- Chemistry panel
- Liver function tests
- Monospot test
- Stool sampling
- Colonoscopy
When to seek urgent medical care?
If you think you have the symptoms, call your doctor.
Treatment options
Antiviral drugs. If you are pregnant, your doctor may want to test you for CMV and may suggest the test amniocentesis.
Where to find medical care for Cytomegalovirus?
Directions to Hospitals Treating Cytomegalovirus
What to expect (Outlook/Prognosis)?
It depends on the immune level of the patient.
Possible complications
It can lead to the inflammation of eyes, abortion and can affect other organ systems.
Sources
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/cytomegalovirusinfections.html Template:WH Template:WS