Infectious mononucleosis with IgM antibodies against cytomegalovirus
Patrzalek, M.; Krzyzanowska, H.
Przeglad Epidemiologiczny 49(4): 385-389
1995
ISSN/ISBN: 0033-2100 PMID: 8868197 Document Number: 452331
In four of studied children (age 3-12 yrs) with serologically confirmed infectious mononucleosis we found IgM antibodies to CMV. This can be explained by coincidence of both infections or by nonspecific stimulation of B lymphocytes in the course of mononucleosis. Disappearance of IgM antibodies to CMV after 3 months, and concomitant presence of IgG antibodies after 6 months suggests the former.