CYTOMEGALO VIRUS (CMV) – IgM

Clinical Significance:

CMV is a member of the herpes virus group, and most frequently transmitted to a developing child before birth. Once a person becomes infected, the virus remains alive, but usually dormant within that person’s body for life. Major areas of concern are (1) the risk of infection to the unborn baby during pregnancy, (2) the risk of infection to people who work with children.

CMV infection is more widespread in developing countries and in areas of lower socioeconomic conditions.