Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is considered a microorganism of the genus Herpes. Other faces of herpes kalmia are chickenpox and mononucleosis (mono.) CMV infection is omnipresent. In the United States, more than 50% of adults have been exposed to CMV at some point in their lives, often in childhood or early life. After the initial infection, reproduction stays in your body for the rest of your life. The microorganisms are asleep (inactive) for the majority of the time. However, it can reactivate (reactivate) again under certain circumstances, such as immune system stress or problems.
In healthy people, CMV infection usually causes mild flu-like illness or no symptoms at all; most people with CMV are not even aware they have it. However, CMV is not safe for people with compromised immune systems due to conditions such as HIV or cancer. It can also cause significant health problems in babies. In situations where a woman with a severe CMV infection can transfer her fetus to an unborn baby, CMV can cause hearing loss, visual problems, mental impairment, and other serious conditions in babies infected prenatally.
CMV tests Check for symptoms of the bacteria in blood, sp, or other body fluids; CMV testing can help those at risk for complications receive important treatment; there is no cure for CMV, but antiviral drugs and other treatments may reduce symptoms and improve outcomes.
Other names: CMV IgG and IgM, cytomegalovirus antibody
What are they used for?
CMV tests Used to diagnose current, reactivated, or previous CMV infection in people at risk for health complications. Risk groups include
- People with compromised immune systems due to certain infections or diseases
- Recent organ transplant recipients
- Pregnant women with signs of CMV infection
- Newborns with signs of infection
Why do I need a CMV test ?
If you have a weakened immune system or are pregnant and infected, you may need testing.
Your baby may need it test if he or she has the correct symptoms:
- Yellow und, a condition in which the skin and eyes are colored yellow
- Low birth weight.
- Small head
- Hearing and/or seeing problems.
- Attacks.
What happens during CMV test ?
There are many types CMV tests , including:
Blood tests
- This is the most well-known method to test adults for CMV.
- During the test The doctor takes blood from a vein in your arm with a small needle. After the needle is inserted, a small amount of blood is collected a test tube or vial.
- A sample of cerebral fluid (CSF) is collected through an epidural procedure, also called a lumbar puncture.
- During the test The physician sprays a narcotic (anesthetic) into your back and brings a delicate hollow needle between two vertebrae in the lower part of the spine. The vertebrae are the small bones from which the spine is built.
- The doctor then reduces a small amount of water for testing.
- Mucus is the thick mucus that cohabits the non-mucosa during an infection or disease.
- During the test Your doctor will ask you to blow deeply then blow deeply into a special cup.
- Your doctor can tap on your chest to enlarge the sput from your chest.
- During the test Your doctor takes a small tissue monster for analysis.
- Biopsies can be performed using a needle or special surgical instruments.
- This function is performed on a pregnant woman to determine if the fetus is infected with CMV.
- During the procedure, the patient’s back is turned to the examination table.
- The physician runs the ultrasound device over the stomach. The ultrasound uses sound waves to test the position of the uterus, placenta, and baby.
- The physician inserts a sensitive needle into the abdomen and understands a small amount of amniotic fluid.
The newborn usually receives saliva or urine. test .
In the baby’s saliva. test :
- The caregiver places a sterile swab on the baby’s cheek and turns it for a few seconds.
- The swab is done with a special solution for testing
While the baby is peeing. test :
- Get a special plastic bag that you will do about your baby’s genitals.
- Place the diaper on top of the bag.
- After your baby pees, remove the roll from the diaper and pour the urine into the container you got from your care provider.
Do I need to prepare anything for the test? the test ?
No special means is needed for blood and sput testing. test . Little or no substance is needed to absorb the baby’s saliva or urine. test .
For epidural, it may be necessary to empty the bladder.
You will be asked to fast (not eat or drink) for a few hours for the biopsy.
For amniotic fluid fluid, you will be asked to empty your bladder or just before the procedure, depending on the stage of your pregnancy.
Your midwife or gynecologist will tell you if you should come up with something else.
Are there any risks to me? the test ?
There are no general risks associated with sput production. test , infant saliva test , or infant urine test .
There is very little risk of bleeding. test . You can have pain and bruising at the site where the needle was inserted, but most signs disappear quickly.
If you have an epidural, you may experience pain or a sensation in your back when the needle is inserted. After the procedure, there can also be some sort of headache. The headache may last from a few hours to a week or more.
If you are having a biopsy, you may suffer minor bruising, bleeding, or pain in the biopsy area. This usually disappears after a few days.
If there is amniotic fluid present, you may experience slight discomfort or cramping during and/or after the procedure, but serious deterioration is rare. There is a small risk (less than 1%) that this procedure will cause a miscarriage.
What do the results mean?
The test The results can indicate whether or not you are infected with CMV. However, they cannot indicate whether it is a current, previous or reactivated infection. If there are signs or risk points, such as a compromised immune system, the physician may be able to perform secondary testing. tests Assist in making a diagnosis and treatment plan. If you are pregnant and your amniotic fluid results indicate that your baby has a CMV infection, contact your baby’s doctor. may test Then treat your baby immediately after birth to prevent a worsening of the disease.
If you have questions about your results, talk to your own doctor or your baby’s doctor.
Is there anything else I should know about the CMV test?
CMV tests Torch panel, part of the blood group. tests It is used to screen newborns and sometimes pregnant women for the right infections.
These infections have the opportunity to cause birth defects if the mother is infected during pregnancy. Early diagnosis and treatment can help prevent serious health problems for the baby.
With permission from MedlinePlus from the National Library of Medicine.
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