Identification of host-virus interactions contributing to immunopathology and disease severity in respiratory syncytial virus infections in children. University of Antwerp
Laboratory for Microbiology, Parasitology and Hygiene (LMPH), Laboratory Experimental Medicine and Pediatrics (LEMP)
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is worldwide the leading cause of serious infections of the lower airways, and nearly all children are infected with RSV by the age of two. RSV is responsible for different clinical presentations, ranging from mild to very severe disease. Limited preventive and therapeutic options are available, and furthermore, it is not clear why some infected individuals develop severe disease while others do not. We ...