Microbiology in Biological Sciences, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, P.M.B. 0248, Bauchi, Nigeria
Review
A Review on Molecular Epidemiology of Cytomegalovirus in Northern Nigeria
Author(s): Timothy Waje*, Ediga B Agbo, Ahmed Farouk Umar and Iliyasu MY
Background: Cytomegalovirus, also known as “Human Cytomegalovirus” infects
people of all ages. The virus derives its name from its ability to cause cell
enlargement, Cyto means cell, while megalo means enlargement. It shares a
common characteristic of lifelong latency with other members of Herpesviridae
such as: Epstein Bar Virus, Varicella Zoster Virus, Herpes simplex 1 and 2, and
Kaposi Sarcoma Herpes Virus. These are associated with several illnesses such as
oral and genital blisters, congenital disorders, encephalitis, and Kaposi Sarcoma,
among others. The virus poses a significant threat to public health worldwide,
especially due to its latency and absence of effective medical treatment despite
self-limitation.
Methodology: This review covers a systematic review, meta-analysis, and scoping
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