Once a person has had the first cytomegalovirus infection, the virus lies dormant in the body throughout life, and can be reactivated. These symptoms may include neurologic and developmental problems, sight or hearing problems, and dental abnormalities. Rarely, a newborn may have a life-threatening infection. If the infection was picked up during or after delivery, again most infants show no symptoms. When symptoms do appear, they may include lung problems, poor weight gain, swollen glands, rash, hepatitis, and blood problems.
Premature infants are more likely to have symptoms than full-term babies.
Diagnosis and Treatment Cytomegalovirus is usually a fairly mild illness and can be treated at home, with rest and non-prescription medications suggested by your doctor. There currently is no vaccine to prevent cytomegalovirus infection, but one is being developed.