The human viral challenge model: accelerating the evaluation of respiratory antivirals, vaccines and novel diagnostics
Abstract The Human Viral Challenge (HVC) model has, for many decades, helped in the understanding of respiratory viruses and their role in disease pathogenesis. In a controlled setting using small numbers of volunteers removed from community exposure to other infections, this experimental model enab...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2018-06-01
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| Series: | Respiratory Research |
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| Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12931-018-0784-1 |