Immune Response and Cytomegalovirus in Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Patients

Cellular Immunity, Cytomegalovirus Infection and Septic Shock in ICU Patients

This prospective study evaluate the immune status of patients admitted in ICU.CMV remains dormant in the body, but in people with immune deficiency, CMV could reactivate and cause life-threatening pneumonia.

Candidates will be screened with medical history and blood tests.Then, 2 groups of 20 patients (with or without CMV reactivation) matched for CMV status will be compared for their immune system against CMV.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Age more than 18-year-old
• Informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

• minors,
• pregnant or lactating women,
• adults under guardianship,
• immunosuppression at the entrance to resuscitation,
• AIDS