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Newly discovered KI, WU, and Merkel cell polyomaviruses: No evidence of mother-to-fetus transmission
22 Sept 2010
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Three* human polyomaviruses have been discovered recently, KIPyV, WUPyV and MCPyV. These viruses appear to circulate ubiquitously; however, their clinical significance beyond Merkel cell carcinoma is almost completely unknown. In particular, nothing is known about their preponderance in vertical transmission. The aim of this study was to investigate the frequency of fetal infections by these viruses....
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