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Can Rovamycin cure cytomegalovirus?
Question
Can Rovamycin Forte tablet cure cytomegalo virus (CMV)? Can CMV cause a miscarriage?
Expert Answer
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Dr Chandra M GulhatiJul 18, 2008
Editor, MIMS,
New Delhi
New Delhi
Rovamycin is the brand name; the name of the medicine it contains is called spiramycin. Its actions are similar to erythromycin, which is mainly used for treating toxoplasmosis. The drug is not effective in viral infections including CMV (cytomegalovirus). CMV can cause both birth (congenital) defects in the fetus and can also result in miscarriage.
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