Ferrets as a Novel Animal Model for Studying Human Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infections in Immunocompetent and Immunocompromised Hosts

Ferrets as a Novel Animal Model for Studying Human Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infections in Immunocompetent and Immunocompromised Hosts

Human respiratory syncytial virus (HRSV) is an important cause of severe respiratory tract disease in immunocompromised patients. Animal models are indispensable for evaluating novel intervention strategies in this complex patient population. To complement existing models in rodents and non-human pr...

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Main Authors: Koert J. Stittelaar, Leon de Waal, Geert van Amerongen, Edwin J.B. Veldhuis Kroeze, Pieter L.A. Fraaij, Carel A. van Baalen, Jeroen J.A. van Kampen, Erhard van der Vries, Albert D.M.E. Osterhaus, Rik L. de Swart
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2016-06-01
Series:Viruses
Subjects:
respiratory syncytial virus
animal models
ferret
viral loads
immunocompromised host
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1999-4915/8/6/168

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