Impaired immune responses in the lungs of aged mice following influenza infection

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Each year, influenza virus infection causes severe morbidity and mortality, particularly in the most susceptible groups including children, the elderly (>65 years-old) and people with chronic respiratory diseases. Among the severa...

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Main Authors: Toapanta Franklin R, Ross Ted M
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-11-01
Series:Respiratory Research
Online Access:http://respiratory-research.com/content/10/1/112