Management of Cytomegalovirus and Herpes Zoster in Immunocompromised Patients – MM1308
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a double-stranded DNA virus belonging to the Herpesviridae family. Other family members include herpes simplex virus type1 and herpes simplex virus type2, varicella zoster virus, human herpes virus HHV-6, HHV-7 and HHV-8. CMV shares many of the attributes of the other herpes viruses, including genome, virion structure, and the ability to cause latent and persistent infections. CMV has the largest genome of all herpes viruses. Multiple genetically distinct strains of CMV exist which may account for the differences in virulence. Infection with more than one strain of CMV is possible.
Modern Medicine – August 2013
