| abstract |
The present invention provides a fully human antibody that binds to a respiratory fusion virus F protein, a composition comprising the same, and a method of use. The antibodies of the present invention are useful for preventing fusion of a virus with a cell membrane and preventing the spread of the virus between cells, thereby providing a method of preventing infection, or treating an infected patient, and improving one or more symptoms or complications associated with the viral infection. This antibody can also be used for the diagnosis of RSV infection. |