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Published in: Journal of the International AIDS Society 4/2010

Open Access 01-12-2010 | Poster presentation

Immunological diagnosis of CMV infection in HIV-infected patients

Authors: IM Dumitru, S Rugina, E Dumitru, RC Cernat, S Diaconu, C Maxim Mitroi

Published in: Journal of the International AIDS Society | Special Issue 4/2010

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The Quantiferon-CMV assay is a test for Cell Mediated Immune (CMI) responses to peptide antigens that simulate CMV proteins. Individuals infected with CMV usually have CD8+ lymphocytes in their blood that recognize these antigens. This recognition process involves the generation and secretion of the cytokine and interferon (IFN). The detection and subsequent quantification of IFN forms the basis of this test. …
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Title
Immunological diagnosis of CMV infection in HIV-infected patients
Authors
IM Dumitru
S Rugina
E Dumitru
RC Cernat
S Diaconu
C Maxim Mitroi
Publication date
01-12-2010
Publisher
BioMed Central
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/1758-2652-13-S4-P192

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