Lauren Lacoste Pitre MD
Family Practitioner
144 W 134TH PL CUT OFF LA, 70345About
Dr. Lauren Pitre is a family practitioner practicing in CUT OFF, LA. Dr. Pitre specializes in comprehensive health care for people of all ages. In addition to diagnosing and treating illnesses, family practitioners also put focus on preventative care with routine checkups, tests and personalized coaching on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Pitre possesses immense general knowledge on maintaining health and today, family practitioners provide more care for the underserved and rural populations than any other medical specialty.
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Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- The immunomodulating V and W proteins of Nipah virus determine disease course.
- Status of vaccine research and development of vaccines for Nipah virus.
- Nipah Virus C and W Proteins Contribute to Respiratory Disease in Ferrets.
- Pathogenic Differences between Nipah Virus Bangladesh and Malaysia Strains in Primates: Implications for Antibody Therapy.
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