What is cytomegalovirus (CMV)?

What is cytomegalovirus (CMV)?

CMV is short for cytomegalovirus. It is a type of herpes virus. CMV can affect almost any organ and cause almost any type of infection. Anti-rejection drugs taken after surgery help prevent a rejection episode, but they also inhibit part of the immune system. Since the body’s ability to fight infection is decreased, transplant recipients are more prone to viruses and infections.