The decrease of the α:β GR ratio by an increase of β receptors expression is related to illness severity and may partly explain the insensitivity to corticoid treatment in RSV-infected infants. The increased expression of β GR could be a marker of disease severity.

55; p < 0,0001) and both were correlated with the severity of the disease. Conclusions: RSV bronchiolitis severity was associated with higher levels of inflammatory interleukins and plasma cortisol. (Rev Med Chile 2013; 141: 574-581).

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