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An In vitro Model to Study Immune Responses of Human Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells to Human Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection
Published on: December 10, 2013
The Changing Landscape of Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infections
Reinout A Bem1, Job B M van Woensel1
1Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Emma Children's Hospital, Amsterdam University Medical Centers, Location University of Amsterdam, Meibergdreef 9, 1105 AZ Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
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Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a major cause of infant respiratory illness. This study focuses on understanding the key aspects of this significant pathogen.
Area of Science:
- Virology
- Infectious Diseases
- Pediatrics
Background:
- Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a leading cause of severe respiratory infections in infants and young children.
- RSV belongs to the family Paramyxoviridae, subfamily Pneumovirinae, and genus Pneumovirus.
- It is a negative-sense, enveloped RNA virus.
Abstract:
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), a negative-sense, enveloped RNA virus of the family Paramyxoviridae, subfamily Pneumovirinae, and genus Pneumovirus, is the single most important respiratory pathogen affecting infants and young children [...].
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