Exacerbation of Influenza A Virus Disease Severity by Respiratory Syncytial Virus Co-Infection in a Mouse Model

Exacerbation of Influenza A Virus Disease Severity by Respiratory Syncytial Virus Co-Infection in a Mouse Model

Influenza A virus (IAV) and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) are leading causes of childhood infections. RSV and influenza are competitive in vitro. In this study, the in vivo effects of RSV and IAV co-infection were investigated. Mice were intranasally inoculated with RSV, with IAV, or with both v...

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Main Authors: Junu A. George, Shaikha H. AlShamsi, Maryam H. Alhammadi, Ahmed R. Alsuwaidi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-08-01
Series:Viruses
Subjects:
IAV
RSV
co-infection
mortality
viral titer
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4915/13/8/1630

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