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Cytomegalovirus infection laboratory findings
Introduction
Overview
Overview
There are no specific laboratory findings associated with CMV infection. Elevated ESR and a low lymphocyte count may be present in patients with complications. Diagnosis is usually done by demonstration of the inclusion bodies from the tissue biopsies or by a positive PCR for CMV DNA.
Laboratory Findings
Laboratory Findings
Diagnosis of CMV infection is by demonstration of intra nuclear inclusion bodies from the tissue samples and by a positive PCR for CMV. Patients with severe CMV infection may have the following laboratory findings:[1][2]
References
References
- ↑ Griffiths P, Lumley S (2014). “Cytomegalovirus”. Curr Opin Infect Dis. 27 (6): 554–9. doi:10.1097/QCO.0000000000000107. PMID 25304390.
- ↑ Pytka D, Czarkowska-PÄ…czek B (2016). “[CMV infection in elderly]”. Przegl Lek. 73 (4): 241–4. PMID 27526428.
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