Cytomegalovirus vaccine
Cytomegalovirus Vaccine
The Cytomegalovirus Vaccine (pronunciation: sy-toe-MEG-a-lo-vy-rus vak-SEEN) is a type of vaccine that is designed to prevent infection from the Cytomegalovirus (CMV). The term "Cytomegalovirus" is derived from the Greek words 'kytos' meaning 'cell', 'mega' meaning 'large', and 'virus', a Latin term for 'poison'.
Overview
The Cytomegalovirus is a common virus that can infect people of all ages. Most people don't know they have CMV because it rarely causes symptoms. However, if you're pregnant or have a weakened immune system, CMV is cause for concern. The Cytomegalovirus Vaccine is currently under development and is not yet available for general use.
Development
The development of a Cytomegalovirus Vaccine has been a long-standing goal in the field of infectious diseases. The vaccine is designed to stimulate the body's immune system to produce antibodies that can recognize and neutralize the virus, preventing it from causing disease.
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External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Cytomegalovirus vaccine
- Wikipedia's article - Cytomegalovirus vaccine
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