Intrigued by the highly significant difference in the priming of CD8 T cells after i.vag. versus t.c. infection, we hypothesized that infection of the UFRT may result in higher induction of local IFN and subsequent inflammation that leads to local maturation of APCs.
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Dampened antiviral immunity to intravaginal exposure to RNA viral pathogens allows enhanced viral replication.
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