Inflammation and chronic colonization of Haemophilus influenzae in sputum in COPD patients related to the degree of emphysema and bronchiectasis in high-resolution computed tomography

The presence of bacteria in the lower airways in COPD results in inflammation, further airway structural damage, and might lead to repeated exacerbations. We have previously shown that chronic colonization of Haemophilus influenzae during stable disease is related to increased inflammation, and we n...

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Publicado en:Int J Chron Obstruct Pulmon Dis
Autores principales: Tufvesson, Ellen, Markstad, Hanna, Bozovic, Gracijela, Ekberg, Marie, Bjermer, Leif
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Lenguaje:Inglês
Publicado: Dove Medical Press 2017
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Acceso en línea:https://ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5677300/
https://ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29138549
https://ncbi.nlm.nih.govhttp://dx.doi.org/10.2147/COPD.S137578
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