Periodic Reporting for period 1 - MISTRO (Identification of the cellular sites of cytomegalovirus latency that contribute to the induction of inflationary CD8 T cell memory against the virus.)

Cytomegalovirus (CMV), a β-herpes virus, is an opportunistic pathogen that chronically infects the majority of human population. The virus poses a significant health risk for neonates and immune-compromised individuals. Similar to other herpesviruses, CMV persists in host's...