Human Metapneumovirus Infection Predisposes Mice To Severe Pneumococcal Pneumonia
Tuesday, January 27, 2009 - 10:28
in Health & Medicine
A new study suggests that prior infection with human metapneumovirus or influenza A virus predisposes mice to a severe secondary bacterial infection with pneumococcal pneumonia.
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