The Role of Lung Colonization in Connective Tissue Disease-Associated Interstitial Lung Disease

The Role of Lung Colonization in Connective Tissue Disease-Associated Interstitial Lung Disease

Connective tissue diseases (CTDs) may frequently manifest with interstitial lung disease (ILD), which may severely impair quality and expectation of life. CTD-ILD generally has a chronic clinical course, with possible acute exacerbations. Although several lines of evidence indicate a relevant role o...

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Main Authors: Alberto Ricci, Alessandra Pagliuca, Morgana Vermi, Dario Pizzirusso, Marta Innammorato, Raffaele Sglavo, Francesco Scarso, Simonetta Salemi, Bruno Laganà, Roberta Di Rosa, Michela D’Ascanio
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-04-01
Series:Microorganisms
Subjects:
interstitial lung diseases
connective tissue diseases
autoimmune disease
microbiota
pulmonary fibrosis
lung function tests
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/9/5/932

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