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- Title
Genetic susceptibility to respiratory syncytial virus bronchiolitis is predominantly associated with innate immune genes.
- Authors
Janssen, Riny; Bont, Louis; Siezen, Christine L E; Hodemaekers, Hennie M; Ermers, Marieke J; Doornbos, Gerda; van 't Slot, Ruben; Wijmenga, Ciska; Goeman, Jelle J; Kimpen, Jan L L; van Houwelingen, Hans C; Kimman, Tjeerd G; Hoebee, Barbara
- Abstract
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common cause of severe lower respiratory tract infection in infants. Only a proportion of children infected with RSV require hospitalization. Because known risk factors for severe disease, such as premature birth, cannot fully explain differences in disease severity, genetic factors have been implicated.
- Publication
The Journal of infectious diseases, 2007, Vol 196, Issue 6, p826
- ISSN
0022-1899
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1086/520886