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Medicines letermovirQuestion & answer

letermovir · Medicine question

Why are CMV blood tests still needed?

iatroX medicinesPublished 21 August 2026Reviewed 21 August 2026

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Answer

Prophylaxis does not eliminate breakthrough CMV. CMV DNA monitoring helps identify reactivation or disease requiring a change in management.

Sources for this answer

PREVYMIS 240 mg film-coated tabletsemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 14
PREVYMIS 240 mg concentrate for solution for infusionemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 9

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