Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Early immunopathology events in simian retrovirus, type 2 infections prior to the onset of disease.
- Journal:
- Virology
- Year:
- 2011
- Authors:
- Mitchell, Jane L et al.
- Affiliation:
- National Institute for Biological Standards and Control · United Kingdom
Abstract
Immunopathology during early simian retrovirus type 2 (SRV-2) infection is poorly characterized. Here, viral dynamics, immune response and disease progression in transiently- or persistently-infected cynomolgus macaques are assessed. Viral nucleic acids were detected in selected lymphoid tissues of both persistently- and transiently-infected macaques, even after viral clearance from the periphery. Immunohistochemical staining of lymphoid tissues revealed alterations in a number of immune cell populations in both transiently- and persistently-infected macaques. The precise pattern depended upon the infection status of the macaque and the marker studied. Gross immunopathological changes in lymphoid tissues were similar between SRV infection and those observed for other simian retroviruses SIV and STLV, suggesting a common immunopathological response to infection with these agents.
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