Human metapneumovirus induces more severe disease and stronger innate immune response in BALB/c mice as compared with respiratory syncytial virus

Human metapneumovirus induces more severe disease and stronger innate immune response in BALB/c mice as compared with respiratory syncytial virus

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Human metapneumovirus (HMPV) and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) are members of the <it>Pneumovirinae </it>subfamily of <it>Paramyxoviridae </it>and can cause severe respiratory disease, especially in infant...

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Main Authors: Mattes Jörg, Weckmann Markus, Schmitt-Graeff Annette, Neumann-Haefelin Dieter, Huck Barbara, Ehl Stephan, Falcone Valeria
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2007-01-01
Series:Respiratory Research
Online Access:http://respiratory-research.com/content/8/1/6

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