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When infected with the cmv virus, how can you know if your outbreak is from a primary or a recurring infection?

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Dr. William Walsh answered

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Immune system: If you have an intact immune system, you will only get ill once. If you don't, hopefully your physician tested for CMV when they noted your status.

Answered 6/10/2014

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A member asked:

When infected with the cmv virus, how can you know if your outbreak is from a primary or a recurring infection?

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Dr. William Walsh answered

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