Meningitis Caused by Toscana Virus Is Associated with Strong Antiviral Response in the CNS and Altered Frequency of Blood Antigen-Presenting Cells

Meningitis Caused by Toscana Virus Is Associated with Strong Antiviral Response in the CNS and Altered Frequency of Blood Antigen-Presenting Cells

Toscana virus (TOSV) is a Phlebotomus-transmitted RNA virus and a frequent cause of human meningitis and meningoencephalitis in Southern Europe during the summer season. While evidence for TOSV-related central nervous system (CNS) cases is increasing, little is known about the host defenses against...

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Main Authors: Stefania Varani, Francesco Gelsomino, Michele Bartoletti, Pierluigi Viale, Antonio Mastroianni, Elisabetta Briganti, Patrizia Ortolani, Francesco Albertini, Carlo Calzetti, Francesca Prati, Patrizia Cenni, Gastone Castellani, Silvia Morini, Giada Rossini, Maria Paola Landini, Vittorio Sambri
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2015-11-01
Series:Viruses
Subjects:
Toscana virus
viral meningitis
monocytes
dendritic cells
cytokines
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1999-4915/7/11/2909

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