noun
- A virus of the herpesvirus family that infects humans and can cause disease, especially in people with weakened immune systems or in newborns.
Usage: Medical/scientific term; Often abbreviated as CMV; Commonly used in healthcare and virology contexts
Examples
- Cytomegalovirus is one of the most common viral infections in humans worldwide.
- Pregnant women infected with cytomegalovirus may pass the virus to their unborn children.
- Patients with HIV/AIDS are at higher risk for serious cytomegalovirus infections.
- The doctor tested the newborn for cytomegalovirus after detecting signs of infection.
- Cytomegalovirus can remain dormant in the body for years without causing symptoms.
- Antiviral medications can help treat cytomegalovirus infections in immunocompromised patients.