Journal of Clinical Virology
Volume 46 , Pages S58-S63 , December 2009

Cytomegalovirus-specific, high-avidity IgG with neutralizing activity in maternal circulation enriched in the fetal bloodstream

Received 8 July 2009 ,Revised 7 October 2009 ,Accepted 7 October 2009.

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doi: 10.1016/j.jcv.2009.10.004

Journal of Clinical Virology
Volume 46 , Pages S58-S63 , December 2009

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