Inhalation of β2 agonists impairs the clearance of nontypable <it>Haemophilus influenzae </it>from the murine respiratory tract

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Nontypable <it>Haemophilus influenzae </it>(NTHi) is a common bacterial pathogen causing human respiratory tract infections under permissive conditions such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Inhalation of β2-recep...

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Main Authors: de Vos Alex F, van't Veer Cornelis, Florquin Sandrine, Maris Nico A, Buurman Wim, Jansen Henk M, van der Poll Tom
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2006-04-01
Series:Respiratory Research
Online Access:http://respiratory-research.com/content/7/1/57

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