Human cytomegalovirus (CMV) in Africa: a neglected but important pathogen
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Human cytomegalovirus (CMV) in Africa: a neglected but important pathogen
In Africa, human cytomegalovirus (CMV) is an important pathogen in a diverse range of patient groups. Congenital CMV infection is common, and most children undergo primary infection during the first year of life. Preliminary studies suggest that these early primary CMV infections could have population-wide effects on growth and development. In most studies of adults, CMV seroprevalence is close...
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عنوان ژورنال: Journal of Virus Eradication
سال: 2016
ISSN: 2055-6640
DOI: 10.1016/s2055-6640(20)30456-8