Acute CMV infection is a viral illness caused by cytomegalovirus that can cause significant symptoms in immunocompromised individuals, pregnant women, and newborns. It is caused by cytomegalovirus (CMV), a common herpesvirus transmitted through bodily fluids including saliva, blood, urine, and breast milk. The Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Antibodies, IgM, Quantitative test is the most important test for diagnosis because it detects IgM antibodies produced during recent or current infection.
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Acute CMV infection is caused by cytomegalovirus (CMV), a member of the herpesvirus family that spreads through direct contact with infected bodily fluids. The virus transmits through saliva, blood, urine, semen, vaginal fluids, and breast milk, making it particularly contagious among people in close contact. Once infected, the virus remains dormant in your body and can reactivate later, especially if your immune system becomes weakened. People with compromised immune systems, pregnant women, and newborns are at highest risk for developing symptomatic acute CMV infection.
The Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Antibodies, IgM, Quantitative test is the most important test for acute CMV infection because it detects IgM antibodies that your immune system produces specifically during recent or current infection. These antibodies appear in your blood within 1-2 weeks after infection begins, making this test highly effective for confirming acute infection. The quantitative measurement provides precise antibody levels that help your healthcare provider determine infection severity and timing. This test is essential because CMV symptoms often mimic other viral illnesses like mononucleosis or flu, so specific antibody detection is needed to distinguish CMV from other conditions and guide appropriate treatment decisions.
You should get tested if you develop prolonged fever, extreme fatigue, sore throat, swollen glands, or muscle aches that last more than a week, especially if you are pregnant, immunocompromised, or have recently received an organ transplant. Testing is particularly important for pregnant women because CMV can cause serious complications for the developing baby, including hearing loss and developmental delays. You should also consider testing if you work in healthcare or childcare settings where CMV exposure is common, or if your doctor suspects mononucleosis but your test results are negative. Early detection through blood testing helps prevent complications and guides appropriate treatment strategies.
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