Infectious Diseases

Cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection is a major Herpes virus infection, which is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide among congenitally infected newborns, HIV/AIDS patients and transplant recipients. According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 80,000 cases of CMV infections are found in United States and Europe. High prevalence of Cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection is found in developing countries and in areas of lower socioeconomic conditions. In terms of treatment scenario, several drugs such as Valganciclovir (Valcyte), Foscarnet (Foscavir), Cidofovir (Vistide) are approved and marketed. Valtrex and Cytotect are approved for Cyt...