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==Background== | ==Background== | ||
*CMV is part of the Herpesviridae family | |||
*50-80% of the world's population is seropositive for CMV | |||
*Causes a mild or undetectable infection in immunocompetent hosts | |||
*Severe systemic illness is found in immunosuppressed hosts | |||
==Clinical Presentation== | ==Clinical Presentation== | ||
Revision as of 20:32, 26 June 2015
Background
- CMV is part of the Herpesviridae family
- 50-80% of the world's population is seropositive for CMV
- Causes a mild or undetectable infection in immunocompetent hosts
- Severe systemic illness is found in immunosuppressed hosts
Clinical Presentation
Differential Diagnosis
Diagnosis
Management
Disposition
- Ganciclovir 5mg/kg IV q12hrs x 21 days (or until resolution of symptoms)
- Foscarnet 90mg/kg IV q12hrs daily x 21 days (or until resolution of symptoms)