Master manipulators: how herpesviruses alter immune responses to RSV

Mucosal Immunology, Published online: 11 June 2020; doi:10.1038/s41385-020-0313-7In this commentary on “A gammaherpesvirus licenses CD8 T cells to protect the host from pneumovirus-induced immunopathologies”, the authors highlight the growing literature suggesting that herpesvirus infections shape subsequent immune responses to other pathogens, especially by broadening CD8+T-cell responses. These observations have implications for vaccine development against other important pathogens, such as Respiratory Syncytial Virus.

Source: Mucosal Immunology - June 10, 2020 Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Stephen J. Gurczynski Bethany B. Moore Source Type: research