Cytomegalovirus

**Definition:** A genus of the family HERPESVIRIDAE, subfamily BETAHERPESVIRINAE, infecting the salivary glands, liver, spleen, lungs, eyes, and other organs, in which they produce characteristically enlarged cells with intranuclear inclusions. Infection with Cytomegalovirus is also seen as an opportunistic infection in AIDS.

**Tree numbers:** - B04.280.382.150.150

**Synonyms:** - Salivary Gland Viruses