Signs of Cytomegalovirus
Symptoms of Cytomegalovirus
The list of medical symptoms mentioned in various sources
for Cytomegalovirus may include:
List of 20
Cytomegalovirus Symptoms
Note that Cytomegalovirus symptoms usually refers to various medical symptoms known to a patient,
but the phrase Cytomegalovirus signs may often refer to those signs
that are only noticable by a doctor.
Signs or Symptoms of Cytomegalovirus:
NINDS Cytomegalic Inclusion Body Disease (CIBD) Information Page: NINDS (Excerpt)
Many children and adults who acquire the infection show no
symptoms of the disease. But some, especially those who are immune
compromised, may show serious symptoms, including fever, hepatitis,
pneumonitis, retinitis, and/or a mononucleosis-like illness. In
immune-compromised individuals, particularly those with AIDS, CMV
infection can cause encephalitis. CMV is also a concern in
organ-transplant populations-for example, those who receive kidney, heart,
or lung transplants. Fetuses and newborn babies may acquire CMV before or
during birth from a mother with an active infection. In these cases, the
virus can be lethal to the fetus or newborn baby or cause serious systemic
problems, including pneumonitis, bleeding, anemia, liver damage, or brain
damage.
(Source: excerpt from NINDS Cytomegalic Inclusion Body Disease (CIBD) Information Page: NINDS)
Other Important STDS, NIAID Fact Sheet: NIAID (Excerpt)
In
healthy adults, CMV usually produces no symptoms of infection.
Occasionally, however, mild symptoms of swollen lymph glands,
fever, and fatigue may occur. These symptoms may be similar to
those of infectious mononucleosis. (Source: excerpt from Other Important STDS, NIAID Fact Sheet: NIAID)
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Infection: DVRD (Excerpt)
For most healthy persons who acquire CMV after birth
there are few symptoms and no long-term health consequences. Some persons with symptoms experience a
mononucleosis-like syndrome with prolonged fever, and a mild hepatitis. Once a person becomes infected, the
virus remains alive, but usually dormant within that person's body for life. Recurrent disease rarely occurs unless
the person's immune system is suppressed due to therapeutic drugs or disease. Therefore, for the vast majority of
people, CMV infection is not a serious problem. (Source: excerpt from Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Infection: DVRD)
More Symptoms of Cytomegalovirus:
More detailed symptom information may be found on the symptoms of Cytomegalovirus article.
In addition to the above medical information, to get a full picture
of the possible signs or symptoms of this condition
and also possibly the signs and symptoms of its related medical conditions,
it may be necessary to examine symptoms
that may be
caused by:
Medical articles on signs and symptoms:
These general reference articles may be related
to medical signs and symptoms of disease in general:
What are the signs of Cytomegalovirus?
The phrase "signs of Cytomegalovirus" should, strictly speaking,
refer only to those signs and symptoms of Cytomegalovirus that are not readily apparent to the patient.
The word "symptoms of Cytomegalovirus" is the more general meaning; see symptoms of Cytomegalovirus.
The signs and symptom information on this page
attempts to provide a list of some possible signs and symptoms of Cytomegalovirus.
This medical information about signs and symptoms for Cytomegalovirus has been gathered
from various sources,
may not be fully accurate,
and may not be the full list of Cytomegalovirus signs or Cytomegalovirus symptoms.
Furthermore, signs and symptoms of Cytomegalovirus may vary on an individual basis for each patient.
Only your doctor can provide adequate diagnosis of any signs or symptoms and whether they
are indeed Cytomegalovirus symptoms.
Genital herpes remains one of the most prevalent sexually transmitted diseases, but most don't know they are infected. Learn how to stay safe and...
Join our panel of experts for a discussion of herpes treatment and prevention.
Most of us are familiar with the symptoms of the flu—fever, chills, fatigue, stuffy nose, sore throat. Most of us know that it is caused by the...
Sexual contact can sometimes result in problems. An unwanted pregnancy or sexually transmitted diseases may be some of those consequences. But by...
See full list of 4 related videos
» Next page: Complications of Cytomegalovirus
Rate This Website
What do you think about the features of this website?
Take our user survey and have your say:
Website User Survey
Medical Tools & Articles:
Next articles:
Tools & Services:
Medical Articles:
Forums & Message Boards
- Ask or answer a question at the Boards:
