Host and Viral Determinants of Respiratory Syncytial Virus-induced Airway Mucus.

ABSTRACT: Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a leading cause of hospitalization of infants worldwide each year. Both host and viral factors host factors predispose a subset of what appear to be healthy infants to severe RSV-induced disease. In this review, we outline many genetic and immunologic factors that contribute to airway obstruction that contributes to the severity of RSV infection.

SUBMITTER: Stier MT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6322028 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature