T cell-dependence of Lassa fever pathogenesis.
Lassa virus (LASV), the causative agent of Lassa fever (LF), is endemic in West Africa, accounting for substantial morbidity and mortality. In spite of ongoing research efforts, LF pathogenesis and mechanisms of LASV immune control remain poorly understood. While normal laboratory mice are resistant...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Public Library of Science (PLoS)
2010-03-01
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Series: | PLoS Pathogens |
Online Access: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/pmid/20360949/pdf/?tool=EBI |