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Genetic diversity of the host and severe respiratory syncytial virus-induced lower respiratory tract infection.
The Pediatric infectious disease journal - 1 Feb 2009
Amanatidou Virginia, Apostolakis Stavros, Spandidos Demetrios A
Abstract excerpt
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)-induced lower respiratory tract disease is a common problem in children and adults in Western societies. The clinical range of RSV infection from asymptomatic to respiratory distress syndrome is believed to be the outcome of viral and host immunity interactions. Genes associated with immune response are of particular interest regarding genetic predisposition to severe RSV...
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