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Cytomegalovirus gN genotypes distribution among congenitally infected newborns and their relationship with symptoms at birth and sequelae.
Clinical infectious diseases : an official publication of the Infectious Diseases Society of America - 1 Jul 2010
Pignatelli Sara, Lazzarotto Tiziana, Gatto Maria R, Dal Monte Paola, Landini Maria P, Faldella Giacomo, Lanari Marcello
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BACKGROUND: Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is the leading cause of congenital infection, with morbidity and mortality at birth and sequelae. Both host and viral factors may affect the outcome of infection. CMV strain virulence may depend on genetic variability in "key genes," such as UL73, which encodes the envelope glycoprotein gN. This study aimed to ascertain the role of gN variants as markers of pathogenicity and...
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