Complement Attack against Aspergillus and Corresponding Evasion Mechanisms

Invasive aspergillosis shows a high mortality rate particularly in immunocompromised patients. Perpetually increasing numbers of affected patients highlight the importance of a clearer understanding of interactions between innate immunity and fungi. Innate immunity is considered to be the most signi...

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Main Authors: Cornelia Speth, Günter Rambach
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2012-01-01
Series:Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Infectious Diseases
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/463794