Journal of Reproductive Immunology
Volume 87, Issue 1 , Pages 39-44 , December 2010

Intravaginal infection with herpes simplex virus type-2 (HSV-2) generates a functional effector memory T cell population that persists in the murine genital tract

Received 4 March 2010 ,Revised 6 April 2010 ,Accepted 19 June 2010.

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doi: 10.1016/j.jri.2010.06.155

Journal of Reproductive Immunology
Volume 87, Issue 1 , Pages 39-44 , December 2010

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