Tag: Bovine respiratory syncytial virus

Bovine respiratory syncytial virus: novel mechanism of immune evasion discovered

A study by scientists at The Pirbright Institute has revealed that both bovine and human respiratory syncytial viruses (bRSV and hRSV, respectively) capture a protein that is important for the antiviral response, preventing cells signalling for help from the immune system. bRSV causes respiratory infections in cattle, which can result in severe illness associated with […]