Successive influenza virus infection and <it>Streptococcus pneumoniae </it>stimulation alter human dendritic cell function

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Influenza virus is a major cause of respiratory disease worldwide and <it>Streptococcus pneumoniae </it>infection associated with influenza often leads to severe complications. Dendritic cells are key antigen presenting c...

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Main Authors: Tu Wenwei, Ho Pak-Leung, Chow Kin-Hung, Ling Man-To, Mao Huawei, Wu Yuet, Lau Yu-Lung
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-07-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/201