Response of Malnourished Rats to Influenza A2 Virus Infection

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Abstract
The interaction of protein-calorie malnutrition and A2/RI/5- influenza virus infection in rats was studied and the extension of the lung lesions in malnourished rats seemed to be less than those in the normal animals. Viral isolation was made in a higher percentage from the lungs of normal animals as compared to the malnourished ones. The antibody response in both groups was almost identical. These observations give indication that at least in our experiment, malnutrition does not enhance the influenza infection in rats.

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