Cytomegalovirus: Symptoms, Consequences
Brief overview Symptoms: Predominantly asymptomatic infection; in neonates, symptoms include jaundice, retinitis, organ swelling with severe disability as a consequence; in immunocompromised individuals, severe symptoms possible Causes and risk factors: Infection with human cytomegalovirus HCMV (HHV-5); transmission through all body fluids; risk for pregnant women and immunocompromised individuals. Diagnosis: Medical history, based on symptoms, antibody … Cytomegalovirus: Symptoms, Consequences
