Cytomegalovirus (CMV) IgM antibodies among HIV-infected patients at a teaching hospital in Port Harcourt, Nigeria

Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is an important pathogen in HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) patients, as it could drive accelerated disease progression leading to increased morbidity and mortality the population. This cross-sectional study analyzed plasma samples from 93 positive participants Rivers State University Teaching Hospital, Port Harcourt, Nigeria, investigate magnitude associated factors of cytomegalovirus infection. Plasma were screened serologically for presence specific CMV IgM antibodies using microwell ELISA kits. Demographic behavioural risk collected by use a structured questionnaire. Chi-square test was used assess statistical significance different demographic acquisition. Of subjects 3(3.2%) seropositive antibody. No association existed between prevalence socio-demographic studied. Higher antibody found age group 21-40 years (3.2%), female sex (3.9%), single marital status (6.0%), tertiary education (10.0%), students (6.7%) Christians (3.7%). The observation this necessitates need serological evaluation all patients early diagnosis preventive strategies.