title: Virus-induced immunosuppression.
abstract: Infection with a variety of viruses results in the suppression of the host's immune system. Several mechanisms thought to be responsible for this effect are discussed: infection and alteration of lymphocytes and macrophages, production of soluble suppressor factors, and the induction of suppressor cells. The clinical significance of virus-induced immunosuppression is also discussed.
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D001402:B-Lymphocytes / Q000276:immunology; D007108:Immune Tolerance; D008264:Macrophages / Q000276:immunology; D013601:T-Lymphocytes / Q000276:immunology; D050378:T-Lymphocytes, Regulatory / Q000276:immunology; D014764:Viral Proteins / Q000502:physiology; D014777:Virus Diseases / Q000276:immunology / Q000662:veterinary*
chemical_list: D014764:Viral Proteins