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'''Cytomegalovirus''' is a common [[herpesvirus]] found in humans. Like other herpesviruses, it is a life-long infection that remains in a latent state inside the human body, until it is 'reactivated' by appropriate conditions. CMV infects between 60% to 70% of adults in industrialized countries and close to 100% in emerging countries. Much is unknown about this virus, although it has been found in salivary glands and myeloid blood cells such as [[monocyte]]s. It has also been linked to the development of certain cancers. Congenital CMV is a leading infectious cause of deafness, learning disabilities, and intellectual disability. A common treatment for CMV is [[valganciclovir]], commonly known as Valcyte.<ref> | '''Cytomegalovirus''' (CMV) is a common [[herpesvirus]] found in humans. Like other herpesviruses, it is a life-long infection that remains in a latent state inside the human body, until it is 'reactivated' by appropriate conditions. CMV infects between 60% to 70% of adults in industrialized countries and close to 100% in emerging countries. Much is unknown about this virus, although it has been found in salivary glands and myeloid blood cells such as [[monocyte]]s. It has also been linked to the development of certain cancers. Congenital CMV is a leading infectious cause of deafness, learning disabilities, and intellectual disability. A common treatment for CMV is [[valganciclovir]], commonly known as Valcyte.<ref>{{Cite journal|last=Gupta|first=Mohit|last2=Shorman|first2=Mahmoud|date=2019|title=Cytomegalovirus|url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK459185/|location=Treasure Island (FL)|publisher=StatPearls Publishing|pmid=29083720}}</ref> | ||
Several herpesviruses including cytomegalovirus may cause false positives on [[Lyme disease]] tests.<ref name="Goossens" /> | Several herpesviruses including cytomegalovirus may cause false positives on [[Lyme disease]] tests.<ref name="Goossens" /> | ||
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==Treatments == | ==Treatments == | ||
*[[Artesunate]] | *[[Artesunate]] | ||
*Ganciclovir (brand | *[[Gancyclovir|Ganciclovir]] (brand names include Cytovene) | ||
*[[Valganciclovir]] | *[[Valganciclovir]] (brand names include Valcyte) | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
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Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a common herpesvirus found in humans. Like other herpesviruses, it is a life-long infection that remains in a latent state inside the human body, until it is 'reactivated' by appropriate conditions. CMV infects between 60% to 70% of adults in industrialized countries and close to 100% in emerging countries. Much is unknown about this virus, although it has been found in salivary glands and myeloid blood cells such as monocytes. It has also been linked to the development of certain cancers. Congenital CMV is a leading infectious cause of deafness, learning disabilities, and intellectual disability. A common treatment for CMV is valganciclovir, commonly known as Valcyte.[1]
Several herpesviruses including cytomegalovirus may cause false positives on Lyme disease tests.[2]
Treatments[edit | edit source]
- Artesunate
- Ganciclovir (brand names include Cytovene)
- Valganciclovir (brand names include Valcyte)
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Gupta, Mohit; Shorman, Mahmoud (2019). "Cytomegalovirus". Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing. PMID 29083720. Cite journal requires
|journal=(help) - ↑ Goossens HA, Nohlmans MK, van den Bogaard AE. Epstein-Barr virus and cytomegalovirus infections cause false-positive results in IgM two-test protocol for early Lyme borreliosis. Infection 1999;27:231.
