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An important virus in asthma pathophysiology?
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There is evidence that viral respiratory infections may have an important role in asthma. Torquetenovirus (TTV) is widespread in the general population, and increased loads have been associated with decreased circulating CD3 and CD4 cells as well as increased circulating B cells and eosinophilic cationic protein (ECP), suggesting possible immunomodulatory effects. This group investigated, for …