Question: is cmv the same as hsv2?
Answer: Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a common virus that affects people of all ages. CMV belongs to the herpes family. Other viruses in this family include cold sores (herpes simplex type 1), genital herpes (herpes simplex type 2), glandular fever (Epstein-Barr virus) as well as shingles and chicken pox (varicella zoster).