Cytomegalo Virus

Cytomegalo Virus

Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a member of the Herpes virus family which includes Herpes Simplex virus (HSV) type 1 and 2, Varicella Zoster virus (VZV) and Epstein-Barr virus (EBV). It is a ubiquitous human pathogen transmitted through saliva, sexual contact, perinatally, organ transplantation or blood transfusion. In the majority of cases, the infection remains asymptomatic.

The Fortress Diagnostics CMV IgG ELISA test kit is an enzyme immunoassay for the qualitative and quantitative detection of IgG antibodies to CMV in human serum or plasma. It is intended as an aid in the diagnosis of possible CMV infection.