Tag: Cytomegalovirus

Over 50% of adults in the United States have been exposed to the common cytomegalovirus (CMV) by age 40, yet being CMV positive does not automatically disqualify you from donating blood. While the virus is usually harmless to healthy individuals, strict protocols ensure that vulnerable patients receive safe, screened blood products.

Over half of adults in the United States have been infected with Cytomegalovirus (CMV) by age 40, a surprisingly common but often asymptomatic virus. The medical term CMV refers to a virus in the herpes family that can cause serious health issues, especially in newborns and those with weakened immune systems.