When was cytomegalovirus discovered

In , Smith and Vellios showed that infection may occur in utero. The introduction of exfoliative cytology methods allowed identification of characteristic cells in the urine of infected infants. Funding: Tax-free, supplementary top-up funds are available to individuals who are able to attract scholarship funding. Domestic students and International students. Contact Research Expert to find out more about participating in this opportunity.

VZV interactions with human ganglionic cells. Last Updated: 18 August ABN: 15 University Home Research Supervisor Connect. Returning User? Now weighing Monday 28 March. Latest News Prize Competition for Fundraisers. Health Professionals. Pregnant Women. Working with Small Children. All rights reserved. Web by WiredMonkeys Ltd. When the virus is active in your body, you can pass the virus to other people.

The virus is spread through body fluids — including blood, urine, saliva, breast milk, tears, semen and vaginal fluids. Casual contact doesn't transmit CMV. CMV is a widespread and common virus that can infect almost anyone.

Complications of CMV infection vary, depending on your overall health and when you were infected. Rarely, CMV causes a healthy adult to develop mononucleosis. Other rare complications for healthy adults include problems with the digestive system, liver, brain and nervous system. An infant whose mother first became infected with CMV during pregnancy is more likely to experience complications. Complications for the baby can include:. Careful hygiene is the best prevention against CMV. You can take these precautions:.

If you have weakened immunity, you may benefit from taking antiviral medication to prevent CMV disease. Experimental vaccines are being tested for women of childbearing age.

These vaccines may be useful in preventing CMV infection in mothers and infants, and reducing the chance that babies born to women who are infected while pregnant will develop disabilities. Mayo Clinic does not endorse companies or products. Advertising revenue supports our not-for-profit mission. This content does not have an English version.