... tissue cells, the virus buys time during the initial, critical phase of infection in order to grow unhindered in the host. At the same time, however, the virus- induced chemokines IP-10 and IL-8 ... most viruses, the initial encounter with the host takesplace in cells of non-lymphatic origin. The outcome of this primary infection can determine the course of disease, and the cytokine response ... exception of IP-10 and IL-8, SARS-CoV is capableto suppress the production of a wide range of cytokines.This is in agreement with our previous finding that SARS-CoV inhibits the crucial cytokine...