ICD-10 Code B25.0 | Cytomegaloviral pneumonitis Symptoms, Diagnosis, Billing

Common symptoms include cough, fever, shortness of breath, and fatigue. Patients may also experience hypoxemia and respiratory distress, particularly in immunocompromised individuals.

Diagnosis is typically made through clinical evaluation, imaging studies showing infiltrates, and laboratory tests confirming CMV presence in respiratory secretions via PCR.

Treatment primarily involves antiviral therapy with ganciclovir or foscarnet, along with supportive care such as oxygen therapy and fluid management.

Cytomegaloviral pneumonitis itself is not directly contagious; however, the cytomegalovirus can be transmitted through bodily fluids, making infection control measures important in healthcare settings.