Scientific Letters
Vol. 18 No. 1 (2026): Mediterranean Journal of Hematology and Infectious Diseases
Age-specific seroprevalence and predictors of cytomegalovirus infection in Bosnia and Herzegovina: a 10-year cross-sectional study
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Published: October 31, 2026
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Cytomegalovirus (CMV) remains a leading cause of congenital infection globally, yet robust epidemiological data from Bosnia and Herzegovina remain limited.
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“Age-specific seroprevalence and predictors of cytomegalovirus infection in Bosnia and Herzegovina: a 10-year cross-sectional study” (2026) Mediterranean Journal of Hematology and Infectious Diseases, 18(1), p. e2026077. doi:10.4084/MJHID.2026.077.
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