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An in vivo model of human cytomegalovirus retinal infection.
American journal of ophthalmology - 1 Aug 1997
Laycock K A, Fenoglio E D, Hook K K, Pepose J S
Abstract excerpt
PURPOSE: To develop an animal model system in which human retina implanted in the anterior chamber of the eyes of rats would support human cytomegalovirus replication. Cytomegalovirus retinitis currently represents the most common cause of posterior uveitis in many urban areas in North America. Despite the tremendous interest in cytomegalovirus retinitis as a result of the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome...
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