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Cytomegalovirus Infection (CMV)

What is it?

A viral infection caused by the herpes virus family where one experiences at some point in their lives usually with no symptoms, however if one has a weak immune system, one can experience serious symptoms.

Ibuprofen and other NSAIDs can be used under medical supervision, however Ibuprofen and other NSAIDs is not recommended in asthma or asthma type symptoms. Check with your Medical doctor/Pharmacist when one can have any type of fever reducing medication to make sure it suitable for you.

Cause

  • Virus: Cytomegalovirus
  • Direct contact: Sneezing, coughing or saliva from an infected person.
  • Sexual intercourse
  • Organ transplant and blood transfusion

Symptoms

Symptoms do vary:

  • High temperature greater than 38°C (100°F) or over and/or chills and sweats longer than 72 hours  (can be up to two weeks)?
  • Purple spots in roof of mouth?
  • Swelling at the back of throat?
  • Swollen glands in throat, armpit or groin?
  • Sore throat longer than two weeks or more?
  • Initially a persistent dry cough which has now become a chesty cough with yellow/green and/or blood stained phlegm?
  • General discomfort (muscle weakness), uneasiness or ill feeling (malaise) and/or fatigue (tiredness)?
  • A new rash that has appeared or existing rash getting worst?
  • Diarrhoea?
  • Abdominal pain and/or are constant violently vomiting or vomiting longer than two days (one day if a child)?
  • Swollen or sticky eye and/or sensitive to light?

Complications /Information to beware of/General tips:

Do not wait, phone for an ambulance if have or develop:

This condition can lead to:

Pregnancy
Please see your medical doctor if planning to be pregnant

Please talk to your healthcare professional (i.e. Medical Doctor/Pharmacist) for further advice

Detailed Information

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