B cells are essential components of the immune response against infection. However, several bacteria, viruses and parasites are able to infect B cells and manipulate B cell functions and survival. Here, the authors review how pathogens use B cells as reservoirs, manipulate B cell differentiation and interfere with B cell survival, and they discuss the implications for ongoing immune responses.
- Katharina Nothelfer
- Philippe J. Sansonetti
- Armelle Phalipon
