Cardiovascular Pathology
Volume 9, Issue 3 , Pages 181-183 , May 2000

Atherosclerosis of the Carotid Artery: Absence of Evidence for CMV Involvement in Atheroma Formation

Received 7 March 2000 ,Revised 12 May 2000 ,Accepted 17 May 2000.

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Cardiovascular Pathology
Volume 9, Issue 3 , Pages 181-183 , May 2000

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