Buying Time—The Immune System Determinants of the Incubation Period to Respiratory Viruses

Buying Time—The Immune System Determinants of the Incubation Period to Respiratory Viruses

Respiratory viruses cause disease in humans characterized by an abrupt onset of symptoms. Studies in humans and animal models have shown that symptoms are not immediate and appear days or even weeks after infection. Since the initial symptoms are a manifestation of virus recognition by elements of t...

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Main Authors: Thomas M. Moran, Tamar Hermesh, Bruno Moltedo, Carolina B. López
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2010-11-01
Series:Viruses
Subjects:
incubation period
stealth phase
virus
influenza
respiratory infection
cytokines
innate immune response
type I interferons
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1999-4915/2/11/2541/

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