What are the symptoms of cytomegalovirus?
Most children and adults who are infected with CMV do not develop symptoms. A healthy immune system can hold the virus in check. Those who develop symptoms may feel tired and may have long-lasting fever, swollen glands, headaches, and enlarged spleen. People with a weak immune system (such as AIDS patients or those receiving chemotherapy) may experience a more serious illness involving fever, pneumonia, and other symptoms. Retinitis and gastrointestinal disease are the most common problems associated with CMV in these patients.
