Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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8222690 | International Journal of Radiation Oncology*Biology*Physics | 2013 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
Lung irradiation increased susceptibility to death after infection with influenza virus and impaired the ability to complete recovery. This altered response does not seem to be due to a radiation effect on the immune response, but it may possibly be an effect on epithelial repair.
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Authors
Casey M. MS, Carl J. PhD, Christina K. BS, B. Paige PhD, Jacqueline P. PhD, Jacob N. PhD,