Induction of IL-6 and CCL5 (RANTES) in human respiratory epithelial (A549) cells by clinical isolates of respiratory syncytial virus is strain specific

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is the major respiratory pathogen of infants and young children. During each seasonal epidemic, multiple strains of both subgroup A and B viruses circulate in the community. Like other RNA viruses, R...

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Main Authors: Levitz Ruth, Wattier Rachel, Phillips Pamela, Solomon Alexandra, Lawler Jessica, Lazar Isaac, Weibel Carla, Kahn Jeffrey S
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-09-01
Series:Virology Journal
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Online Access:http://www.virologyj.com/content/9/1/190