2221. Chlamydia pneumoniae (Cpn) Induces IFN-γ Responses in Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells (PBMC) from Pediatric and Adult Asthma Patients: Effects of Age and Inhaled Corticosteroid Use

BACKGROUND: Chlamydia pneumoniae (Cpn) is unique in its ability to cause chronic infections, potentially triggering asthma exacerbations as well as subsequent asthma development. Th1-mediated immunity and IFN-γ are critical for clearing chlamydial infections. Persistent or recent Cpn infection may b...

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Autores principales: Szigeti, Aviva, Hammerschlag, Margaret, Weaver, Diana, Smith-Norowitz, Tamar, Kohlhoff, Stephan
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Oxford University Press 2019
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6810072/
http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/ofid/ofz360.1899

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https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6810072/
http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/ofid/ofz360.1899

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