Cytomegalic Inclusion Diseaseis an uncommon skin disease which may affect people of all ages. It can occur at any point of time and can be dangerous. This diseases is not contagious.

Causes of Cytomegalic Inclusion Disease

Infection from the cytomegalic virus, a type of herpes virus.
Drug exposure-oxytocin, sulfonamides, aspirin.
Transplantation of infected organs and exchange of body fluids, such as blood, urine, saliva, breast milk, semen, and cervical secretions.
Significant weight loss after birth.
People with suppressed or impaired immune systems.
The cause of Cytomegalic Inclusion Diseaseare attributed to the genetic pattern of a person. It is hereditary in nature and runs through families.

Symptoms of Cytomegalic Inclusion Disease

Bone pain.
Dyspnea.
vomiting.
Fever and chills.
Mental retardation.
Mild hepatitis

Treatment of Cytomegalic inclusion disease

People undergoing organ transplants, AIDS patients and other individuals with immunosuppression, specific antiviral drugs, such as ganciclovir or valganciclovir may be used.
Physicians recommend good hygiene and thorough handwashing to prevent transmission of the disease.
A sustained-release ganciclovir implant has been shown to control disease in the implanted eye (but not elsewhere).
High titer immunoglobulin (IVIG, CytoGam) is also used in acutely infected individuals with some impaired immunity.

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