Question 1

any new treatments for cmv brain infection?

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no: Ganciclovir, foscarnet, Cidofovir remain only fda approved treatment.

Question 2

what is the definition or description of: cmv brain infection?

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CMV is a virus: Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a virus member of the Herpes virus family. In immunocompetent people infection is generally asymptomatic or you can have a mononucleosis type syndrome. In immunodeficient people or in young infants, it can cause severe infection, including CMV meningitis, which is an infection of the tissue surrounding the brain or CMV encephalitis, which refers to infection of the brain.

Question 3

what are the tests for cmv brain infection?

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Viral cultures, etc: The diagnosis is mostly done by tissue and peripheral blood leukosytes.  These can take weeks.  Other tests, like urine and saliva are not reliable, and ab titers can take 4 weeks.  For CNS infections like viral meningitis and encephalitis, PCR testing provides rapid, sensitive, and specific identification of CMV and other viruses.

Question 4

what are the symptoms of a cmv brain infection?

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Viral meningitis lke: The symptoms of this are probably like those of any viral meningitis, and consist of fever, headache, nausea, vomiting, malaise, anorexia, abdominal pain and diarrhea.  This could also have CSF lymphocytes, higher protein, and glucose.  This usually just needs supportive care.  If the brain itself is involved, there can be altered consciousness, seizures, and focal neurologic findings.

Question 5

cmv retinits and brain infection, what to do?

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CMV retinitis/enceph: CMV is a virus that we're infected with usually before adulthood.  Once infected it stays latent w/in us ; our immune system keeps it in check.  If our immune system is altered (w/hiv, or transplant treated w/meds suppressing immunity) virus reactivates ; causes problems.  This is a serious infection that needs specific therapy.  You need to see an id specialist.  If you havent been, test for hiv.

Question 6

can cmv encephalitis cause headaches for a week straight?

Accepted Answer

YES CAN CAUSE HEADAC: Any encephalitis can cause headahes.

Question 7

if i develop cmv encephalitis, how will it be treated?

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A specialized drug: CMV encephalitis is rare and usually associated with immune impairment from a lot of different causes. A drug called gancyclovir can be effective at treating this infection.

Question 8

what are the tests for cmv encephalitis?

Accepted Answer

PCR testing.: The diagnosis is mostly done by tissue and peripheral blood leukosytes.  These can take weeks.  Other tests, like urine and saliva are not reliable, and ab titers can take 4 weeks.  For CNS infections like viral meningitis and encephalitis, PCR testing provides rapid, sensitive, and specific identification of CMV and other viruses.

Question 9

explain the condition called a cytomegalovirus (c.m.v.) brain infection.?

Accepted Answer

Cmv encephalitis: Cytomegelovirus (CMV) encephalitis in adults is uncommon. It usually is seen as part of a generalized CMV infection in immunocompromised patients.

Question 10

what is the treatment for prenatal cmv infection?

Accepted Answer

Hyperimmune Ig.: Infusion of hyperimmune anti-cmv immunoglobulin has been shown to improve outcomes from in utero CMV infection. Postnatal treatment is also warranted with antivirals.

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