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XMRV

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Created November 02, 2009

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Definition:

XMRV is a retrovirus that some preliminary research has linked to chronic fatigue syndrome. Researchers are also looking into possible links between XMRV and prostate cancer, as well as other conditions.

XMRV stands for:

  • Xenotropic
  • Murine leukemia virus
  • Related
  • Virus

XMRV is only the third retrovirus to be discovered in humans.

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