Cytokine Immunopathogenesis of Enterovirus 71 Brain Stem Encephalitis

Enterovirus 71 (EV71) is one of the most important causes of herpangina and hand, foot, and mouth disease. It can also cause severe complications of the central nervous system (CNS). Brain stem encephalitis with pulmonary edema is the severe complication that can lead to death. EV71 replicates in le...

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Main Authors: Shih-Min Wang, Huan-Yao Lei, Ching-Chuan Liu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2012-01-01
Series:Clinical and Developmental Immunology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/876241
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