Neurological Infection
About Human Cytomegalovirus
Human cytomegalovirus (CMV), also known as human herpesvirus 5 (HHV-5), usually goes unnoticed in healthy people but can be life-threatening for people with weakened immune systems.
Infection before birth (congenital CMV) is a leading infectious cause of hearing loss, intellectual disability and cerebral palsy.
Who Is Most at Risk
- Newborns (congenital infection)
- People with HIV
- Organ transplant recipients
- Others with weakened immune systems
Test Options
- CMV/EBV/HHV6 Panel — detects and differentiates these three herpesviruses