Increased Viral Dissemination in the Brain and Lethality in MCMV-Infected, Dicer-Deficient Neonates
Among Herpesviruses, Human Cytomegalovirus (HCMV or HHV-5) represents a major threat during congenital or neonatal infections, which may lead to encephalitis with serious neurological consequences. However, as opposed to other less prevalent pathogens, the mechanisms and genetic susceptibility facto...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2015-05-01
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| Series: | Viruses |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/1999-4915/7/5/2308 |