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CMV pneumonia

Alternative names:

pneumonia - cytomegalovirus; cytomegalovirus pneumonia

Treatment:

The objective of treatment is to stop the replication of the virus within the body through the use of antiviral agents Cytovene or Foscarnet. Oxygen therapy and ventilatory support may initially be necessary to maintain oxygenation until the infection is brought under control.

Expectations (prognosis):

Antiviral medications stop the replication of the virus but do not destroy it. CMV is in itself immunosuppressive and may worsen the symptoms of other causes of immunosuppression.

Complications:

  • relapse of infection
  • overwhelming infection not responsive to treatment
  • low white blood cell count with use of Cytovene
  • kidney impairment with use of Foscarnet

Calling your health care provider:

Call your health care provider if symptoms of CMV pneumonia occur.

Update Date: 02/09/00
Updated by: J. Gordon Lambert, MD, Associate Medical Director, Utah Health Informatics and adam.com editorial


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