Genetic association study for RSV bronchiolitis in infancy at the 5q31 cytokine cluster.
BACKGROUND: The pathophysiological basis of severe respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) bronchiolitis in infancy is poorly understood and has hindered vaccine development. Studies implicate the cell-mediated immune response in the pathogenesis of the disease. A recent twin study estimated a heritable c...
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| Format: | Journal article |
| Language: | English |
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2009
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