Infection with cytomegalovirus is not associated with premature mortality

Over 90% of the world’s population acquires a cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection. This infection, although asymptomatic or self-limiting, is a major burden to the immune system. For this reason, and because CMV immunization is possible, determining whether CMV can cause reduced longevity, particularly...

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Main Authors: Stuart P. Adler, Al M. Best, Beth Marshall, George W. Vetrovec
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2011-12-01
Series:Infectious Disease Reports
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Online Access:http://www.pagepress.org/journals/index.php/idr/article/view/3257