What is cytomegalovirus? What does cytomegalovirus cause?
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a member of the herpesvirus group, which includes the viruses that cause chickenpox, mononucleosis (“mono”), and herpes simplex types 1 and 2. These viruses can remain inactive in the body for a long time. Infection with CMV can cause a variety of clinical complications, including pneumonia, retinitis (an infection of the eye), and child infections before, during, and after birth.
