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What is the normal range for CMV IgG avidity?
What does it mean if CMV IgG is positive and CMV IgM is negative?
A high level of IgG is not as important as a rising level. If there is a 4-fold increase in IgG between the first and second sample, then you have an active CMV infection (primary or reactivated). A positive CMV IgM and negative IgG means you may have very recently been infected.Nov 9, 2021
What is the treatment of choice for CMV?
The drug of choice for treatment of CMV disease is intravenous ganciclovir, although valganciclovir may be used for nonsevere CMV treatment in selected cases.Jul 7, 2021
Does CMV IgG positive need treatment?
Treatment generally isn’t necessary for healthy children and adults. Healthy adults who develop CMV mononucleosis generally recover without medication. Newborns and people who have weakened immunity need treatment when they’re experiencing symptoms of CMV infection.
How is CMV IgG positive treated?
Antiviral medications are the most common type of treatment. They can slow reproduction of the virus, but can’t eliminate it. Researchers are studying new medications and vaccines to treat and prevent CMV .
What is the normal range for cytomegalovirus IgG antibodies?
0.59 U/mL or less: Not Detected. 0.60-0.69 U/mL: Indeterminate – Repeat testing in 10-14 days may be helpful. 0.70 U/mL or greater: Detected. 29.9 AU/mL or less: Not Detected.