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
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