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Cross-recognition of avian H5N1 influenza virus by human cytotoxic T-lymphocyte populations directed to human influenza A virus.
Journal of virology - 1 Jun 2008
Kreijtz J H C M, de Mutsert G, van Baalen C A, Fouchier R A M, Osterhaus A D M E, Rimmelzwaan G F
Abstract excerpt
Since the number of human cases of infection with avian H5N1 influenza viruses is ever increasing, a pandemic outbreak caused by these viruses is feared. Therefore, in addition to virus-specific antibodies, there is considerable interest in immune correlates of protection against these viruses, which could be a target for the development of more universal vaccines. After infection with seasonal influenza A...
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