Question

After hospital examination, a child is suspected of being infected with Cytomegalovirus. How should treatment be conducted?

Answer

Cytomegalovirus, belonging to the herpesvirus group of DNA viruses, is also known as the inclusion body virus. Infected cells show enlargement and are accompanied by large intracellular inclusions. It is recommended that parents take their child to a hematology department for consultation, where the doctor will conduct a detailed physical examination and relevant auxiliary examinations to determine the child’s specific condition. Based on the examination results, the doctor will guide symptomatic treatment. Parents are advised to actively cooperate with the treatment as suggested by the doctor.