Cytomegalovirus infection refers to an illness caused by a virus called cytomegalovirus (CMV), which can affect different parts of the body. It is a common infection that usually doesn't cause symptoms in healthy individuals, but can be more serious for people with weakened immune systems, like babies or those with certain medical conditions.
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In previous studies, Ogunjimi and colleagues found that the impact of aging is exacerbated
by Cytomegalovirus infection, another virus in the herpes family.
Dr Finn Grey, a Senior Research Fellow at the University of Edinburgh's Roslin Institute, said: «Human
Cytomegalovirus infection is an important human disease.
«Genetic mutations could increase risk of
cytomegalovirus infection.»