My 5 year old granddaughter has been complaining of feeling nauseous for a few months now. I would say 5 out of 7 days. Sometimes she also has a bad headache and on a few occasions she did vomit. I took her to her doctor and they did a blood test. Results were mono negative, but positive for CMV. I can't find anything about CMV that describes her symptoms. Anyone know more?
Hi Mamaw Pam,
CMV, Cytomegalovirus, is a common infection that anyone of any age can get.
Usually symptoms only last a few weeks to a month or so. Yes, the symptoms can appear as mono. It can also cause hepatitis, muscle aches, and a rash.
In severe cases it can affect the gastrointestinal tract. It can also affect the lungs and nervous system.
Has she seen her doctor for a follow up?
Most children and adults DO NOT require any treatment. it's a virus so an antibiotic will not treat nor cure it.
In severe cases, or if the person has a compromised immune system, an antiviral drug MAY help but even they can not cure the infection.
Treating the symptoms is customary.