Free-living Haemophilus Influenzae is associated with increased pulmonary inflammation

The most common pathogen in the lower airway of patients with COPD is Haemophilus influenzae. H. influenzae has been shown to be linked to inflammation and increased inflammation. Emerging evidence shows that pathogens can exist as either cell-associated or free-living (non-cell associated). We inve...

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Main Authors: Thulborn, S, Cane, J, Ceroni, A, Brightling, C, Bafadhel, M
Formato: Conference item
Publicado: BMJ Publishing Group 2015