…apoptotic death of infected cells is a mechanism for reducing virus replication.
Certainly true, but the question is whether apoptosis is the most desirable way to reduce viral replication… or whether apoptosis is overkill (pun intended).
I would think an excessive amount of apoptosis might trigger some problems of its own, apart from the underlying RSV infection.
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