Maternal Immunity and the Natural History of Congenital Human Cytomegalovirus Infection

Congenital human cytomegalovirus (HCMV) is the most common viral infection of the developing fetus, and a significant cause of neurodevelopmental abnormalities in infants and children. Congenital HCMV infections account for an estimated 25% of all cases of hearing loss in the US. It has long been ar...

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Main Author: William J. Britt
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-08-01
Series:Viruses
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1999-4915/10/8/405