CMV pneumonitis primary prevention
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
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Overview
The following have been shown to help prevent CMV pneumonia in certain patients:
- Using organ transplant donors who don't have CMV.
- Using CMV-negative blood products for transfusion.
- Using CMV-immune globulin in certain patients.
Preventing AIDS avoids opportunistic diseases, including CMV, that can occur in people who have a damaged or poorly functioning immune system. People with AIDS who have a CD4 count of less than 100 should consider taking preventive treatment for CMV.