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Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a virus belonging to the herpes family. In most of these people, the disease is so mild that it's overlooked. Cytomegalovirus has been found in the saliva, respiratory droplets, urine, semen, breast milk, feces, blood (transfusions), and vaginal and cervical secretions of infected persons. Immunodeficient patients (AIDS patients or who have those who have received transplanted organs), are at high risk of contracting CMV infection. Cytomegalovirus is probably spread through the body in lymphocytes or mononuclear cells to the lungs, liver, and central nervous system where it often produces inflammatory reactions. In most patients, the disease usually runs a benign, self-limiting course.
Possible complications include secondary throat infection, rupture of spleen (rare) and neurologic complications (rare).
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