Memory CD8 T cells mediate severe immunopathology following respiratory syncytial virus infection.

Memory CD8 T cells can provide protection from re-infection by respiratory viruses such as influenza and SARS. However, the relative contribution of memory CD8 T cells in providing protection against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection is currently unclear. To address this knowledge gap, we...

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Main Authors: Megan E Schmidt, Cory J Knudson, Stacey M Hartwig, Lecia L Pewe, David K Meyerholz, Ryan A Langlois, John T Harty, Steven M Varga
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2018-01-01
Series:PLoS Pathogens
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.ppat.1006810