Cytomegalovirus infection epidemiology and demographics

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Aravind Kuchkuntla, M.B.B.S[2]

Overview

Cytomegalovirus infection is seen approximately 40-90% of the world population.

Epidemiology and Demographics

Prevalence

Age

  • Seroprevalence is age-dependent 58.9% of individuals aged 6 and over are infected with CMV.
  • 90.8% of individuals aged 80 and over are positive for CMV.

References

  1. Pytka D, Czarkowska-Pączek B (2016). "[CMV infection in elderly]". Przegl Lek. 73 (4): 241–4. PMID 27526428.