Innate Immunity to H5N1 Influenza Viruses in Humans

Avian influenza virus infections in the human population are rare due to their inefficient direct human-to-human transmission. However, when humans are infected, a strong inflammatory response is usually induced, characterized by elevated levels of cytokines and chemokines in serum, believed to be i...

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Main Authors: Ana Fernandez-Sesma, Irene Ramos
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2012-11-01
Series:Viruses
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1999-4915/4/12/3363