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Which symptom is not associated with CMV infection in immunocompetent adults?
Which symptom is not associated with CMV infection in immunocompetent adults?
- Lethargy
- Abnormal lymphocytes in peripheral blood smears
- Intractable colitis (correct)
- Fever
What is a method used for the laboratory diagnosis of CMV infection?
What is a method used for the laboratory diagnosis of CMV infection?
- Culturing in shell vials with immunofluorescent antibody (correct)
- Western blot for viral proteins
- Mass spectrometry for viral DNA
- ELISA for viral antibodies
Which statement about CMV retinitis treatment is accurate?
Which statement about CMV retinitis treatment is accurate?
- Valganciclovir is not effective against CMV retinitis
- Valganciclovir and Ganciclovir are used for treating CMV retinitis (correct)
- Cidofovir is used for CMV pneumonia treatment
- Ganciclovir is not recommended for CMV retinitis in AIDS patients
What is a characteristic feature of CMV inclusion bodies in giant cells?
What is a characteristic feature of CMV inclusion bodies in giant cells?
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In which patient population does CMV commonly cause hepatitis and pneumonitis?
In which patient population does CMV commonly cause hepatitis and pneumonitis?
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Which method is used to detect CMV nucleic acids in tissues or body fluids?
Which method is used to detect CMV nucleic acids in tissues or body fluids?
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What does CMV Antigenemia measure within blood leukocytes?
What does CMV Antigenemia measure within blood leukocytes?
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What treatment is effective against CMV retinitis in AIDS patients?
What treatment is effective against CMV retinitis in AIDS patients?
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What type of infection can CMV cause in AIDS patients that may lead to blindness?
What type of infection can CMV cause in AIDS patients that may lead to blindness?
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Which method is used to identify inclusion bodies in CMV infections?
Which method is used to identify inclusion bodies in CMV infections?
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