Human cytomegalovirus (HCMV) is a ubiquitous member of the Betaherpesvirinae that infects the majority of the human population. Although primary infection is often asymptomatic in immunocompetent ...

A growing body of work implicates infections as a risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease. In the December 19 Alzheimer’s & Dementia, scientists led by Benjamin Readhead at Arizona State University, Tempe ...

Researchers at Texas Biologics at The University of Texas at Austin recently made a discovery that they believe could "represent a paradigm shift" in virus treatment, according to the university.

Human cytomegalovirus (HCMV) represents a pervasive pathogen that has evolved sophisticated strategies to manipulate host cell metabolism. By reprogramming metabolic networks, HCMV ensures an ample ...

Arizona State University Alzheimer's study focuses on virus' possible link to disease Ben Readhead and Diego Mastroeni, associate research professors at the ASU-Banner Neurodegenerative Disease ...

Researchers at Texas Biologics at The University of Texas at Austin, working with scientists internationally, have made an important discovery that could improve treatment of human cytomegalovirus ...

Credit: Getty Images This review provides a concise overview of the epidemiology, etiology, history, diagnostic criteria, and management of CMV infection in solid organ transplant recipients.

Medically reviewed by Cordelia Nwankwo, MD Key Takeaways CMV is common and stays in the body for life.Congenital CMV can lead ...