The Human Upper Respiratory Tract Epithelium Is Susceptible to Flaviviruses

by Vielle et al.

Data in this study suggest that the human upper respiratory tract epithelium is a target for flaviviruses and could potentially play a role in the spread of infection to other body compartments through basolateral virus release. Further work is required to evaluate the risks and define the adapted measures to protect individuals exposed to flavivirus-contaminated body fluids.

16th April 2019 • comment