Human Cytomegalovirus Infection
CMV Infection
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📋Overview
Human Cytomegalovirus (HCMV) infection is caused by cytomegalovirus, a common herpesvirus. It is often asymptomatic in healthy individuals but can cause significant illness in immunocompromised persons and newborns. The term 'Human Cytomegalovirus Infection' is the modern preferred terminology.
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