Quote by: Luc Montagnier

What seems to be clear to me is that after the primary infection most of the cells die indirectly, but at the later stage, when the viral load is very high, the virus kills a lot of cells directly.


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  • NameLuc Montagnier
  • DescriptionJoint recipient, 2008 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine
  • BornAugust 18, 1932
  • CountryFrance
  • ProfessionPhysician; Biologist; Virologist
  • AwardsGrand Officer Of The Legion Of Honour; Commander Of The National Order Of Merit; Nobel Prize In Physiology Or Medicine; Princess Of Asturias Award - Technical And Scientific Research;