Cytomegalovirus (CMV)

October 2007     View PDF     En español

Can I ever stop preventive therapy?

Yes, stopping preventive therapy seems to be safe if your CD4+ cell count goes above 100–150 and stays there for 6 months or longer. However, there are no guidelines for stopping preventive therapy in children. If the CD4+ cell count goes below 100–150 again, it is advised to restart CMV preventive therapy, especially if you’ve had CMV disease before. Consult your doctor and ophthalmologist when making these decisions.