Regulation of pulmonary neutrophilic inflammation in community-acquired pneumonia

Streptococcus pneumoniae is the most common cause of community-acquired pneumonia (CAP). In adults, its incidence increases with age and is associated with high mortality. Although neutrophils play a key role in host defence, excessive neutrophilic inflammation in the lungs may be associated with by...

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Main Author: Paixao Jose, R. J.
Other Authors: Chambers, R. C. ; Brown, J. S.
Published: University College London (University of London) 2015
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Online Access:https://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.677683