CMV infection or cytomegalovirus infection is a viral infection that can rarely cause illness that is obvious. CMV is part of the herpes virus family, therefore, an individual can test positive, but that person may be asymptomatic due to its latent nature. This virus can be transmitted from pregnant mother to child, therefore, it affects young children most frequently. There is no cure for CMV; however, there are different ways to manage this disease.
Instructions
1. Ask your physician about the use of antiviral drugs to manage CMV infection. The different antiviral drugs include ganciclovir and acyclovir. These two forms of therapy are used to prevent infection in immune-compromised individuals or to reduce the amount of virus they have active in their body.
2. Inquire about high titer immunoglobulin therapy (IVIG, CytoGam). This therapy is used in those who are acutely affected by CMV who also have a degree of immunity impairment.
3. Go on a clinical trail. Vaccines are in development and are currently being tested. With this particular condition, there is good indication that the drugs being tested can help with preventing primary infection or modifying and ameliorating the symptoms associated with this condition. Therefore, consult with your physician as to the appropriateness of your involvement in such a study, since the adverse affects of a clinical trail must also be considered.
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