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Use of In vivo Imaging to Monitor the Progression of Experimental Mouse Cytomegalovirus Infection in Neonates
Published on: July 6, 2013
Cytomegalovirus. A common virus causing serious disease
William Rawlinson1, Gillian Scott
1South Eastern Sydney Area Health Service, Prince of Wales Hospital, Sydney Children's Hospital, Royal Hospital for Women, Faculties of Medicine and Science, University of New South Wales. w.rawlinson@unsw.edu.au
Background:
Human cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a herpes virus that causes severe illness and death in people whose immune systems are compromised, including organ and bone marrow transplant recipients, HIV infected people, those on immunosuppressive drugs and newborns infected during pregnancy.
Objective:
This article aims to present a clear guide to diagnosis and treatment of CMV in at risk patients in the community.
Discussion:
Cytomegalovirus is a common infection in the community, but diagnosis is often seen as difficult. The use of careful clinical assessment tests and a clear diagnostic algorithm can provide appropriate diagnosis in most immunocompromised patients, pregnant women and newborns with CMV. Treatment strategies and available antivirals are improving, complementing the advances made with diagnostic techniques and algorithms.
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