9. Immunology

Chapter 9: Immunology of TBEV-Infection

  • Tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) is a viral infectious disease of the central nervous system caused by the tick-borne encephalitis virus (TBEV).
  • TBE is usually a biphasic disease and in humans the virus can only be detected during the first (unspecific) phase of the disease.
  • Pathogenesis of TBE is not well understood, but both direct viral effects and immune-mediated tissue damage of the central nervous system may contribute to the natural course of TBE.
  • The effect of TBEV on the innate immune system... >>> read more
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