HIV & CMV
I was infected with the CMV virus in the brain. I took treatment and recovered, but after a while I started to feel dizzy and unbalanced. Is this normal and could it be a remnant of the CMV virus?
Hi
. CMV infection is actually quite common with an estimation that 50% of adults carry it and up to 95% of those with HIV (see: https://h-i-v.net/research-studies/immunotherapy-vaccine-development). Even after treatment CMV remains latent in the body and can return. Symptoms are worse for those with compromised immune systems, so it is possible for your symptoms to return. This article offers more information: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/21166-cytomegalovirus. Of course, only a doctor can provide the proper diagnostic and eliminate other potential causes. Hope this information is helpful and please feel free, if you like, to keep us posted on how you are doing. Best, Richard (Team Member)
