Cytomegalovirus seropositivity is associated with glucose regulation in the oldest old. Results from the Leiden 85-plus Study

Cytomegalovirus seropositivity is associated with glucose regulation in the oldest old. Results from the Leiden 85-plus Study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection has been reported to contribute to the pathogenesis of type 1 diabetes and post-transplantation diabetes. However, CMV infection has not been evaluated as a possible risk factor for type 2 diabetes. Ou...

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Main Authors: Chen Sijia, JM de Craen Anton, Raz Yotam, Derhovanessian Evelyna, Vossen CTM Ann, Westendorp GJ Rudi, Pawelec Graham, Maier Andrea B
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-08-01
Series:Immunity & Ageing
Subjects:
Cytomegalovirus
Seropositivity
IgG antibody level
Type 2 diabetes
HbA1c
Non-fasting glucose
C-reactive protein
Elderly
Oldest olds
Online Access:http://www.immunityageing.com/content/9/1/18

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