Infection with cytomegalovirus is not associated with premature mortality

• Main Authors: Stuart P. Adler (Author), Al M. Best (Author), Beth Marshall (Author), George W. Vetrovec (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2011-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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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, particul...