Scientists deliberately infect seniors to crack RSV immunity puzzle
NCT ID NCT03728413
Summary
This study aimed to understand why older adults are more vulnerable to severe RSV infections by comparing their immune responses to younger people. Researchers intentionally gave a controlled RSV infection to 28 healthy older volunteers (ages 60-75) and monitored their immune cells and symptoms. The goal was to identify weaknesses in older immune systems to help design better vaccines and treatments for RSV.
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Imperial College London
London, W12 0NN, United Kingdom
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