Inflammation of the nasal mucosa is associated with susceptibility to experimental pneumococcal challenge in older adults
Streptococcus pneumoniae colonization in the upper respiratory tract is linked to pneumococcal disease development, predominantly affecting young children and older adults. As the global population ages and comorbidities increase, there is a heightened concern about this infection. We investigated t...
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| Format: | Journal article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2024
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