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ArticleFrontiers in microbiology2025

Novel cytomegalovirus variants in immunocompromised hosts: genetic insights and clinical significance.

Abdulrahman M Alsweed, Madian S Alsanea, Reem S Almaghrabi, Ahmed A Al-Qahtani, Mohammad AlSuhaibani, Sami H Alhajjar, Fatimah S Alhamlan

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Abdulrahman M Alsweed *Department of Pediatrics, Section of Infectious Disease, Pediatric and Women's Centre of Excellence, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Madian S Alsanea *Department of Infection and Immunity, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Reem S AlmaghrabiOrgan Transplant Center of Excellence, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Ahmed A Al-QahtaniDepartment of Infection and Immunity, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Mohammad AlSuhaibaniDepartment of Pediatrics, Section of Infectious Disease, Pediatric and Women's Centre of Excellence, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Sami H AlhajjarDepartment of Pediatrics, Section of Infectious Disease, Pediatric and Women's Centre of Excellence, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Fatimah S AlhamlanDepartment of Infection and Immunity, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

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Background: Human cytomegalovirus (HCMV) is a significant opportunistic pathogen affecting immunocompromised individuals, particularly solid organ and hematopoietic stem cell transplant recipients. The emergence of mutations within conserved genomic regions of HCMV genes targeted by antiviral therapies, significantly complicating the interpretation of resistance and treatment decisions. Although the molecular characterization of such mutations and their clinical correlation are critical to guide appropriate therapeutic strategies, the significance of many detected mutations and variants, even those in conserved regions, remain uncertain in terms of Methods: Clinical specimens from immunocompromised and transplant patients with confirmed HCMV DNAemia were sequenced for Results: In total, 13 patients (25%) exhibited novel Conclusion: Interpreting cytomegalovirus (HCMV) drug resistance mutations requires a comprehensive approach that integrates molecular data with clinical context. Early genotypic analysis can guide antiviral therapy; however, improved classification of mutations based on predicted resistance potential and phenotypic characteristics may optimize clinical decision-making. These insights emphasize the need for personalized management strategies in immunocompromised patients.

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antiviral therapycytomegalovirusdrug resistance mutationherpesviridaeimmunocompromised

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