To prevent infections by CMV usual disease prevention and prophylaxis are effective, so monitoring the patient while administering antiviral drugs to verify the response of VCM infection, while for the transplanted patient with organs or cells already infected with CMV, the risk of disease is considerable.
Initially, routine tests such as a complete blood count with formula, an electrophoretic protein panel, and two useful tests to check levels of inflammation such as PCR and ESR may suffice.
These can be followed by other more specific tests such as the antistreptolysin titer and the Lactate Dehydrogenase(LDH) test, tests useful for more precise diagnosis of diseases such as mononucleosis orcytomegalovirus (CMV) infection.
If a sore throat is present as a symptom, a pharyngeal swab may also be recommended to ensure that no bacteria resistant to antibiotic treatment is present.
At the treatment level, it is advisable to take total rest for a few days, avoiding work or exertion, in order to regain energy while receiving the results of the practiced examinations.
It is also advisable to combine restorative rest with a light diet based on a larger breakfast in the morning and a light dinner in the evening. Food choice can also matter, favoring foods such as fruits and vegetables and balancing carbohydrates.
It may be fine to supplement the diet with dietary supplements of the essential minerals for a better immune response.
After a CMV infection it will be good to observe a somewhat longer recovery period of at least a couple of weeks, considering that the CMV infection will be negative after treatment with antivirals and a period of about 6-8 weeks.
