HIV/AIDS Co-Infection
New vaccine prevents CMV infection and disease in mice
Published in AIDS Weekly, July 2nd, 2007
CMV, a type of herpes virus, is the leading viral cause of birth defects and a serious problem in patients with compromised immune systems. The body’s natural immunity doesn’t protect against infection by the virus, estimated to be present in 50 to 75 percent of all adults.
“Until now, scientists haven’t been able to develop a vaccine to protect against CMV,” said Deborah H. Spector, Ph.D., UCSD Professor of...
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Source: AIDS Weekly (2007-07-02)
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