Modulation of dendritic cell function by persistent viruses

Abstract excerpt

Worldwide, chronic viral infections cause major health problems with severe morbidity and mortality. HIV and hepatitis C virus (HCV) manifest themselves as persistent infections, but they are entirely distinct viruses with distinct replication mechanisms, tropism, and kinetics. Coinfections with HCV among people with HIV are emerging as a growing problem. Cellular immune responses play an important role in viral...

Topics

Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.

• Share to Hepatitis C virus research
• Share to HIV Research and Treatment
• Share to Immunotherapy and Immune Responses