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Rhesus Cytomegalovirus (RhCMV)

Rhesus Cytomegalovirus (RhCMV) is a beta herpesvirus which results in persistent infection. Most macaques are seropositive by 1 year of age. Although infection is asymptomatic in the immunocompetant host, virus is shed periodically. RhCMV is an opportunistic pathogen which can lead to severe and even fatal disease in immune-compromised monkeys, such as those co-infected with SIV or SRV, or undergoing immune-suppression for organ transplantation.

Antibody screening using RhCMV purified virus in our MMIA is included in our Antibody Screening Panel (AbScn). Confirmatory testing is under development. Please contact us for current status.