Specific IgA and metalloproteinase activity in bronchial secretions from stable chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients colonized by <it>Haemophilus influenzae</it>
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p><it>Haemophilus influenzae</it> is the most common colonizing bacteria of the bronchial tree in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and positive cultures for this potentially pathogenic microorganism (PPM) has b...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2012-12-01
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| Series: | Respiratory Research |
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| Online Access: | http://respiratory-research.com/content/13/1/113 |