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[Cytomegalovirus (CMV)].

M C Mazeron1

  • 1Service de bactériologie-virologie Hôpital Lariboisière, Paris.

La Revue Du Praticien
|March 25, 2000
PubMed
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Human cytomegalovirus (CMV) causes widespread infections, often mild but severe in infants and immunocompromised individuals. Research is advancing anti-CMV drugs and vaccines for prevention and treatment.

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Area of Science:

  • Virology
  • Immunology
  • Infectious Diseases

Context:

  • Human cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a ubiquitous virus with significant global prevalence.
  • Infections are typically subclinical but can cause severe disease in specific populations.

Purpose:

  • To outline the clinical significance of CMV infections.
  • To discuss current therapeutic strategies and ongoing vaccine development.

Summary:

  • CMV poses a risk to congenitally infected infants, allograft recipients, and individuals with AIDS.
  • Antiviral medications are crucial for managing severe CMV infections in immunosuppressed patients.

Impact:

  • Highlights the need for effective interventions against CMV.
  • Emphasizes the potential of vaccines to prevent primary infections, particularly in pregnant women.