Local and systemic cytokine responses during experimental human influenza A virus infection. Relation to symptom formation and host defense.

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Summary

It is found that IL-6 and IFN-alpha levels in nasal lavage fluids peaked early (day 2) and correlated directly with viral titers, temperature, mucus production, and symptom scores, which implicate IL- 6 and IFn-alpha as key factors both in symptom formation and host defense in influenza.

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Published
1998-02-01
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Keywords

Immunology, Cytokine, Viral shedding, Respiratory system, Mucus

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