The co-speciation of human cytomegalovirus (HCMV) with its human host has enabled this human pathogen to evolve multiple mechanisms to allow it to be carried, generally sub-clinically, for the lifetime of the host in the face of a robust immune response. Preface

Virus Res. 2011 May;157(2):127. doi: 10.1016/j.virusres.2010.11.002. Epub 2010 Nov 13.
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Publication types

  • Introductory Journal Article

MeSH terms

  • Adaptive Immunity
  • Biological Evolution*
  • Cytomegalovirus / genetics
  • Cytomegalovirus / immunology*
  • Cytomegalovirus / metabolism
  • Cytomegalovirus / pathogenicity
  • Gene Expression
  • Host-Pathogen Interactions / immunology*
  • Humans
  • Immunity, Innate