B cell development and pneumococcal immunity in vertically acquired HIV infection

Globally, the population of vertically HIV-infected young adults is increasing. The effect of vertically acquired HIV infection on B cell development and adaptive immunity is relatively unexplored. HIV infection is known to result in perturbations in B cell turnover and signalling, reflecting an acc...

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Main Author: Eisen, S.
Published: University College London (University of London) 2014
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.631832