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Cytomegalovirus (CMV)

By Mark Cichocki, R.N., About.com

Created: August 27, 2006

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Definition:
A herpes-type virus that can cause of opportunistic infections in persons with AIDS and other persons with immune suppression. While CMV can infect most organs of the body, persons with AIDS are most susceptible to CMV retinitis (disease of the eye) and colitis (disease of the colon).

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Also Known As:
CMV
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