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Cytomegalovirus infection. Overview and new developments.

Postgrad Med. 1983 Apr;73(4):62-9. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/83169346
Bhumbra NA; Nankervis GA

Abstract: Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a ubiquitous agent that causes infection in all age-groups. Fortunately, the infection is usually asymptomatic, and thus it goes unnoticed. It can, however, have serious sequelae in affected neonates. One of the most significant new developments in our understanding of CMV is its possible role in acquired immune deficiency syndrome, a syndrome that has an extremely high mortality rate. CMV is also closely related to Epstein-Barr and herpes simplex viruses, both of which have known oncogenic potential. Drs Bhumbra and Nankervis discuss the disease potential of CMV and research being done on prevention of CMV infection.
Keywords: Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome/ETIOLOGY Adolescence Adult Blood Transfusion/ADVERSE EFFECTS Child Child, Preschool *Cytomegalovirus Infections/CONGENITAL/COMPLICATIONS/DIAGNOSIS/ ETIOLOGY/PREVENTION & CONTROL/TRANSMISSION Human Immunosuppression/ADVERSE EFFECTS Infant Infant, Newborn Infant, Newborn, Diseases/ETIOLOGY Viral Vaccines/THERAPEUTIC USE JOURNAL ARTICLE

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