REVERSAL OF VIRAL-INDUCED SYSTEMIC SHOCK AND RESPIRATORY DISTRESS BY BLOCKADE OF THE LYMPHOTOXIN BETA PATHWAY

摘要

This invention provides methods of inducing an antiviral response in anindividual comprising administering to the individual aneffective amount of a LT-B blocking agent and a pharmaceutically acceptablecarrier. In particular this invention provides methods fortreating viral-induced systemic shock and respiratory distress.