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Cytomegalovirus resistance. Public health implications of CMV prophylaxis and treatment in the HIV patient population.
AmFAR report - 1 Apr 1996
Frost K R
Abstract excerpt
The treatment and prevention of cytomegalovirus (CMV) in HIV-positive patients is a critical issue. CMV, a type of herpes virus, is transmitted by kissing, sexual intercourse, and blood transfusion. In people with healthy immune systems, CMV can be harbored for years in a latent stage. In HIV-positive patients, it is a major health threat that can lead to pneumonia, intestinal and nervous system diseases, and...
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