Impact of Host Genetics and Biological Response Modifiers on Respiratory Tract Infections

Host susceptibility to respiratory tract infections (RTI) is dependent on both genetic and acquired risk factors. Repeated bacterial and viral RTI, such as pneumonia from encapsulated microorganisms, respiratory tract infections related to respiratory syncytial virus or influenza, and even the devel...

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Main Authors: Alicia Lacoma, Lourdes Mateo, Ignacio Blanco, Maria J. Méndez, Carlos Rodrigo, Irene Latorre, Raquel Villar-Hernandez, Jose Domínguez, Cristina Prat
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2019-05-01
Series:Frontiers in Immunology
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fimmu.2019.01013/full