Cytomegalovirus

A Is transmitted sexually among adults
B Enters a latent state in monocytes
C Reactivation in cervical cells can infect newborn baby
D Is antigenically similar to herpesviruses
E Causes heterophil positive mononucleosis

Correct Answer: Is transmitted sexually among adults, Enters a latent state in monocytes, Reactivation in cervical cells can infect newborn baby

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Congenital infection with cytomegalovirus
A Is associated with hydrocephalus
B Is associated with intrauterine growth retardation
C May be confirmed by culture of an infant’s urine
D Affects up to 2% live births
E Occurs only with primary maternal infection
The following are true for cytomegalovirus
A Is transmitted by the respiratory route
B An infectious mononucleosis-like syndrome may occur during primary infection
C May cause severe infection in immunocompromised individuals
D Foetal and newborn infections may be severe
E It is teratogenic

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