Severe asthma exacerbation: role of acute <it>Chlamydophila pneumoniae </it>and <it>Mycoplasma pneumoniae </it>infection

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Chlamydophila pneumoniae and Mycoplasma pneumoniae are associated with acute exacerbation of bronchial asthma (AEBA). The aim of this study was to evaluate the correlation between these acute bacterial infections and the severity of...

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Main Authors: Pappalettera Maria, Aliberti Stefano, Brambilla Anna, Graziadei Giovanna, Canetta Ciro, Tarsia Paolo, Cosentini Roberto, Tantardini Francesca, Blasi Francesco
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2008-05-01
Series:Respiratory Research
Online Access:http://respiratory-research.com/content/9/1/48