Cytomegalovirus Infection of Human Lung Epithelial Cells in vitro

Authors:
  • SMSusan Michelson-Fiske
    Susan Michelson-Fiske
  • JAJacqueline Arnoult
    Jacqueline Arnoult
  • HFHenri Febvre
    Henri Febvre
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Abstract
Human lung epithelial cells were productively infected with human cytomegalovirus in vitro. Infectious virus was released up to 8 weeks postinfection. The cells retained their morphological characteristics throughout the period of observation, while simultaneously bearing all the features typical of cytomegalovirus infection.