Scientists link influenza A (H1N1) susceptibility to common levels of arsenic exposure

The ability to mount an immune response to influenza A (H1N1) infection is significantly compromised by a low level of arsenic exposure that commonly occurs through drinking contaminated well water, scientists at the Marine Biological Laboratory (MBL) and Dartmouth Medical School have found.

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<p><a href="http://www.physorg.com/news162048605.html">Scientists link influenza A (H1N1) susceptibility to common levels of arsenic exposure</a></p> <p>The ability to mount an immune response to influenza A (H1N1) infection is significantly compromised by a low level of arsenic exposure that commonly occurs through drinking contaminated well water, scientists at the Marine Biological Laboratory (MBL) and Dartmouth Medical School have found.</p>