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CYTOMEGALOVIRUS

Perhaps the most widespread of the Herpetoviridae group. Infected cells enlarge and have a quality involving body (composed of virus particles) in the nucleus. Causes malady only in utero (leading to abortion or stillbirth or to different congenital defects), although can be opportunistic in the immunocompromised host. Patients who have been exposed to the virus will stay cytomegalovirus IgG positive. Acronym: CMV
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