The relationship of cytomegalovirus with physical functioning and health-related quality of life in older adults.

ABSTRACT:

Aims/introduction

Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a highly prevalent virus, known to be associated with cardiovascular morbidity. It has been hypothesised to play a role in the development of frailty, but its association with physical function and sarcopenia has yet to be fully understood. This study aimed to look at the relationship between CMV, sarcopenia and health-related quality of life in older adults.

Methods

210 people in the south of England, UK, with median age 68 years (49% male, 51% female) underwent demographic and medical questionnaires, measures of body composition (bioimpedance analysis), handgrip strength and the short form 36 item survey of quality of life (SF36). All participants had CMV serology and inflammatory markers measured. Measures of sarcopenia were calc

SUBMITTER: Kirkham FA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12528222 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature