Respiratory syncytial virus infection is associated with an altered innate immunity and a heightened pro-inflammatory response in the lungs of preterm lambs

Respiratory syncytial virus infection is associated with an altered innate immunity and a heightened pro-inflammatory response in the lungs of preterm lambs

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Introduction</p> <p>Factors explaining the greater susceptibility of preterm infants to severe lower respiratory infections with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) remain poorly understood. Fetal/newborn lambs are increasingly appreciated as a model to...

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Main Authors: Suzich JoAnn, Patera Andriani C, Krishnan Subramaniam, Gallup Jack M, Sow Fatoumata B, Ackermann Mark R
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-08-01
Series:Respiratory Research
Subjects:
Lung
neonate
premature infant
immune response
RSV
lamb
Online Access:http://respiratory-research.com/content/12/1/106

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