Abstract
Infection with a variety of viruses results in the suppression of the host's immune system. Several mechanisms thought to be responsible for this effect are discussed: infection and alteration of lymphocytes and macrophages, production of soluble suppressor factors, and the induction of suppressor cells. The clinical significance of virus-induced immunosuppression is also discussed.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1097-1127 |
Number of pages | 31 |
Journal | The Veterinary clinics of North America. Small animal practice |
Volume | 16 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Nov 1986 |
Bibliographical note
Funding Information:We thank Drs. Wyckoff, Norley, Wust, Potgieter, and Moore for thoughtful criticisms. The authors' research was supported by the NIH (AI 14981).
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Small Animals