Exacerbation of cigarette smoke-induced pulmonary inflammation by <it>Staphylococcus aureus </it>Enterotoxin B in mice

Exacerbation of cigarette smoke-induced pulmonary inflammation by <it>Staphylococcus aureus </it>Enterotoxin B in mice

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Cigarette smoke (CS) is a major risk factor for the development of COPD. CS exposure is associated with an increased risk of bacterial colonization and respiratory tract infection, because of suppressed antibacterial activities of th...

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Main Authors: Brusselle Guy G, Hellings Peter W, Demoor Tine, Bracke Ken R, Krysko Olga, Lanckacker Ellen A, Huvenne Wouter, Joos Guy F, Bachert Claus, Maes Tania
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-05-01
Series:Respiratory Research
Online Access:http://respiratory-research.com/content/12/1/69

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