Reduced rhinovirus-specific antibodies are associated with acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease requiring hospitalisation

Reduced rhinovirus-specific antibodies are associated with acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease requiring hospitalisation

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD) are often linked to respiratory infections. However, it is unknown if COPD patients who experience frequent exacerbations have impaired humoral immunity. The aim o...

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Main Authors: Yerkovich Stephanie T, Hales Belinda J, Carroll Melanie L, Burel Julie G, Towers Michelle A, Smith Daniel J, Thomas Wayne R, Upham John W
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-07-01
Series:BMC Pulmonary Medicine
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2466/12/37

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