Cytomegalovirus May Be Latent for Years and Reactivate When Immunosuppression

Question

Cytomegalovirus may be latent for years and reactivate when immunosuppression occurs.

Accepted Answer

Cytomegalovirus can go into a latent state where it is inactive and hidden from the immune system. However, it can reactivate and cause illness in individuals with weakened immune systems, such as those undergoing immunosuppressive therapy or organ transplants.