INFORMATION ON GIANT CELL INCLUSION DISEASE

Giant cell inclusion disease is a condition which is caused by infection with cytomegalovirus, which is a type of herpes virus. A biggest disappointing factor of Giant cell inclusion disease is the periodic reappearance of symptoms which last throughout life.

Many people with Giant cell inclusion disease can provide shed to the virus and display no symptoms. However, if the immune system is damaged or otherwise not functioning efficiently, the virus can reactivate from its dormancy.

SYNONYMS OF GIANT CELL INCLUSION DISEASE

1. Cytomegalic inclusion body disease
2. Cytomegalovirus infection.
3. Salivary gland disease.

CAUSES OF GIANT CELL INCLUSION DISEASE

The factors which are responsible for the development of giant cell inclusion disease:-

1. Infection with cytomegalovirus.
2. Reactivation of a latent process in patients who are immunosuppressed.

SYMPTOMS OF GIANT CELL INCLUSION DISEASE

The main factors which responsible for the development of giant cell inclusion:-

1. Prolonged fever.
2. Fatigue.
3. Inflammation of the retina.
4. Damage of liver.
5. Enlargement of spleen.
6. Developmental delay.
7. Hearing loss.
8. Leg weakness.

DIAGNOSIS OF GIANT CELL INCLUSION DISEASE

Clinically giant cell inclusion disease can be diagnosed by:-

1. Ultrasonography
2. Biopsy.

TREATMENT OF GIANT CELL INCLUSION DISEASE

There is no cure for giant cell inclusion. Typically, good hygiene, including proper hand washing, is recommended to avoid transmission of the virus from person to person. Antiviral drugs such as ganciclovir and acyclovir can be administered, particularly to AIDS patients to reduce the amount of virus in the body. These drugs are taken throughout life. There are no vaccines for giant cell inclusion disease.