Mast cells and influenza A virus: Association with allergic responses and beyond

Influenza A virus (IAV) is a widespread infectious agent commonly found in mammalian and avian species. In humans, IAV is a respiratory pathogen that causes seasonal infections associated with significant morbidity in young and elderly populations and has a large economic impact. Moreover, IAV has t...

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Main Authors: Amy C. Graham, Rachel M. Temple, Joshua J. Obar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2015-05-01
Series:Frontiers in Immunology
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Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fimmu.2015.00238/full