Virological and immunological correlates of mother-to-child transmission of cytomegalovirus in The Gambia.

BACKGROUND: Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is the most common congenital infection and can follow primary and recurrent maternal infection. We studied correlates of vertical transmission of CMV in The Gambia, where most children acquire CMV during the first year of life. METHODS: A cohort of 281 mothers and...

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Main Authors: Kaye, S, Miles, D, Antoine, P, Burny, W, Ojuola, B, Kaye, P, Rowland-Jones, S, Whittle, H, van der Sande, M, Marchant, A
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2008