Article
Immunopathogenesis of respiratory syncytial virus bronchiolitis.
The Journal of infectious diseases - 15 May 2007
Bennett Berkeley L, Garofalo Roberto P, Cron Stanley G, Hosakote Yashoda M, Atmar Robert L, Macias Charles G, Piedra Pedro A
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The objective of this study was to elucidate the relation between respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection and cytokine/chemokine concentrations, as well as the impact that these factors have on the severity of bronchiolitis. METHODS: Children <24 months old who presented to the emergency department with clinical symptoms of bronchiolitis were prospectively enrolled in the study. Nasal-wash samples...
Topics
- Bronchiolitis
- Chemokines
- Cytokines
- Female
- Genetic Predisposition to Disease
- Heart Defects, Congenital
- Humans
- Infant
- Infant, Newborn
- Infant, Premature
- Male
- Nasal Mucosa
- Prospective Studies
- Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infections
