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Cytomegalovirus (CMV) (from cyto-'cell' via Greek κύτος kútos - 'container' + μέγας mégas 'big, megalo-' + -virus via Latin vīrus 'poison') is a genus of viruses in the order Herpesvirales, in the family Herpesviridae, [3] in the subfamily Betaherpesvirinae.
Human betaherpesvirus 5, also called human cytomegalovirus (HCMV,HHV-5), [2] is a species of virus in the genus Cytomegalovirus, which in turn is a member of the viral family known as Herpesviridae or herpesviruses. It is also commonly called CMV. [3]
Congenital cytomegalovirus (cCMV) is cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection in a newborn baby. [1] Most have no symptoms. [1] Some affected babies are small. [1] Other signs and symptoms include a rash, jaundice, hepatomegaly, retinitis, and seizures. [1] [2] It may lead to loss of hearing or vision, developmental disability, or a small head. [1]
A study, which was published in the journal Alzheimer’s & Dementia in December 2024, finds a connection between cytomegalovirus (CMV), a common childhood infection, and Alzheimer’s. But what ...
Cytomegalic inclusion body disease (CIBD) also known as cytomegalic inclusion disease (CID) is a series of signs and symptoms caused by cytomegalovirus infection, toxoplasmosis or other rare infections such as herpes or rubella viruses. It can produce massive calcification of the central nervous system, and often the kidneys. [1]
Cytomegalovirus colitis (CMV colitis) is an inflammation of the colon. Causes. The infection is spread by saliva, urine, respiratory droplets, sexual contact, and ...
A Cytomegalovirus vaccine is a vaccine to prevent cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection or curb virus re-activation (symptomatic flare-ups) in persons already infected. Challenges in developing a vaccine include adeptness of CMV in evading the immune system and limited animal models. [ 1 ]
Cytomegalovirus, a genus in the family Herpesviridae. Human cytomegalovirus, a human-infecting species of cytomegalovirus commonly known as CMV; Other.