Existence of Epstein-Barr Virus in the Umbilical Cord and Sera Samples of Healthy Pregnant Women
نویسندگان
1 Department of Biology, Kufa, Najaf, Iraq
2 College of Science, University of Al-Qadisiyah, Iraq
3 Al-Diwaniyah Teaching Hospital, Diwaniyah, Iraq
4 Al-maarif University College, Al-anbar, Iraq
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چکیده
Background: Epstein-Barr virus (EBV)-associated post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorder (EBV-PTLD) is a known and serious condition for the hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. This study evaluated the prevalence of EBV in umbilical cord samples of healthy pregnant women in Baghdad, Iraq. Methods: 800 umbilical cord blood (UCB) samples were collected from healthy pregnant women. ...
