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Interferon Induced by Viral Infection Lowers Resistance to Bacterial Pneumonia
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Title Interferon Induced by Viral Infection Lowers Resistance to Bacterial Pneumonia
Url http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/573556?src=rss
Description Increased production of interferon (IFN)-gamma in response to influenza infection is the reason why secondary bacterial pneumonia is so common, new research suggests. Reuters Health Information
Category Articles > Infectious Diseases
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Date Apr 29, 2008
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