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Parainfluenza Virus Pathogenesis Overview

Parainfluenza virus causes respiratory infections across all age groups through the nose, throat, larynx, and upper trachea. The severity of infection depends on both viral and host factors, such as the virus's ability to produce proteases that activate its fusion protein for infection, as well as the immune status and airway hyperactivity of the infected person.

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Parainfluenza Virus Pathogenesis Overview

Parainfluenza virus causes respiratory infections across all age groups through the nose, throat, larynx, and upper trachea. The severity of infection depends on both viral and host factors, such as the virus's ability to produce proteases that activate its fusion protein for infection, as well as the immune status and airway hyperactivity of the infected person.

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Parainfluenza Virus

Group 15
Pathogenesis & Pathology

• Ubiquitous

• Respiratory infections for all age groups

• Infection

A. Nose and Throat (CCS)

B. Larynx and Upper Trachea (Croup)


Pathogenesis & Pathology
• Severity of Infection
A. Viral
B. Host
• Susceptibility of proteins for cleavage
• Production of appropriate proteases
• Immune status
• Airway hyperactivity

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