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. 1974 Oct;10(4):966–969. doi: 10.1128/iai.10.4.966-969.1974

Induction of Disseminated Virulent Cytomegalovirus Infection by Immunosuppression of Naturally Chronically Infected Wild Mice

Murray B Gardner 1,2,3, J Earle Officer 1,2,3, John Parker 1,2,3, John D Estes 1,2,3, Robert W Rongey 1,2,3
PMCID: PMC423045  PMID: 4372183

Abstract

Wild mice immunosuppressed with antithymocytic sera show a high incidence of disseminated virulent cytomegalovirus infection.

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