3. Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Disease in SCID

Cytomegalovirus (CMV) disease is a serious infection that can occur in people with Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID), a genetic condition that severely weakens the immune system. Because their bodies can't fight infections effectively, patients with SCID are highly vulnerable to CMV, which typically causes mild illness in healthy individuals. In those with SCID, CMV can lead to severe health problems, including damage to organs like the eyes, lungs, or gastrointestinal tract. Managing CMV disease in SCID requires close medical supervision and may involve antiviral medications to help control the infection and protect the patient's health.