Cytokine Immunopathogenesis of Enterovirus 71 Brain Stem Encephalitis
Enterovirus 71 (EV71) is one of the most important causes of herpangina and hand, foot, and mouth disease. It can also cause severe complications of the central nervous system (CNS). Brain stem encephalitis with pulmonary edema is the severe complication that can lead to death. EV71 replicates in le...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2012-01-01
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| Series: | Clinical and Developmental Immunology |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/876241 |