Synonyms

• CMV
• Cytomegalic Inclusion Disease
• Giant Cell Inclusion Disease (CID)
• Human Cytomegalovirus Infection
• Salivary Gland Disease, CMV Type
  

Disorder Subdivisions

• Congenital Cytomegalovirus Infection
• Acquired Cytomegalovirus Infection
• Postperfusion Syndrome

General Discussion

Cytomegalovirus Infection (CMV) is a viral infection occuring at birth (congenitally), after birth (postnatally), or at any age. CMV ranges in severity from a silent infection without consequences, to a disease manifested by fever, hepatitis, and (in newborns) severe brain damage, and possible life-threatening complications.