Pathogen-specific circulating plasmablasts in patients with pneumonia.

Lower respiratory tract infections (LRTI) are the leading cause of death world-wide, with Streptococcus pneumoniae (Pnc) as the most prevalent pathogen. Local immune mechanisms appear central to protection against the disease, yet they are poorly characterized. Infections at other, non-respiratory m...

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Main Authors: Nina V Palkola, Sari H Pakkanen, Jussi M Kantele, Niina Rossi, Ritvaleena Puohiniemi, Anu Kantele
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2012-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3314017?pdf=render