Causes Of Adrenal Insufficiency

Cytomegalovirus

Similar to both tuberculosis or fungal infections, cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a common strain of the herpes virus that can, in certain circumstances, infect the adrenal glands. Many of the individuals infected with cytomegalovirus never know it, as the virus often has no symptoms and may lay dormant for years. However, this virus can cause serious, if not fatal, complications during pregnancy or for those with weakened immune systems. Particularly prevalent in those who have HIV or AIDS, the CMV virus can attack the adrenal cortex, or outer layer, of the adrenal glands. Because immunocompromised individuals have few defenses against such viral attacks, cytomegalovirus can spread quickly and easily, causing inflammation and cellular damage that can impact essential adrenal functions.

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