Cytomegalovirus

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Also known as:  CMV;  Human Herpesvirus 5

 

Description

Cytomegalovirus is a type of Herpes Virus.

 

Toxic Effects of Cytomegalovirus

Cardiovascular System

 Cytomegalovirus may cause Hypertension.  [1]

 

Digestive System

 The Cytomegalovirus may cause Colitis (especially in Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS patients).

 

Eyesight

 The Cytomegalovirus may cause Retinitis (especially in Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) patients).

 

Immune System

 The Cytomegalovirus may cause Infective Esophagitis.

 The Cytomegalovirus has been linked with the development of Kaposi’s Sarcoma.

 

Metabolism

 Cytomegalovirus infection has been speculated to be a cause of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS).

 

Respiratory System

 Cytomegalovirus infection may cause Pneumonia.

 

These Ailments may Increase Susceptibility to Cytomegalovirus Infection

Immune System

 Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) patients may have increased susceptibility to Cytomegalovirus infection.

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