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Cytomegaloviru; antibody in the urine of renal transplant patients

Musiani, M., Zerbini, M., Fatone, F., Feletti, C., Bonomini, V., La Placa, M.

Journal of Medical Microbiology 1977; 10(4):473

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Abstract

Small amounts of cytomegalovirus (CMV) antibody were detected in the urine of renal transplant patients excreting the virus. The antibody was probably produced locally, as a result of active CMV infection of the urinary tract.