CMV

Cytomegalovirus (CMV)

What is CMV? Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a very common virus in the herpes virus family. Around 1 in 2 people have been infected with CMV by young adulthood and up to 9 out of 10 people have been infected by 40 years of age. CMV may stay in a your body for years without causing any problems. What are the symptoms of CMV? The symptoms of CMV can vary. Some people have no symptoms. Others might have symptoms such as: fever tiredness sore throat swollen glands abdominal (tummy) pain Some people can become seriously ill. Most people who become seriously