Evolving concepts in biofilm infections
L Hall‐Stoodley, P Stoodley - Cellular microbiology, 2009 - Wiley Online Library
Several pathogens associated with chronic infections, including Pseudomonas aeruginosa
in cystic fibrosis pneumonia, Haemophilus influenzae and Streptococcus pneumoniae in …
in cystic fibrosis pneumonia, Haemophilus influenzae and Streptococcus pneumoniae in …
Infection in the pathogenesis and course of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
New molecular, cellular, and immunologic techniques used to study host–pathogen
interactions have led to a reexamination of the role of infection in chronic obstructive …
interactions have led to a reexamination of the role of infection in chronic obstructive …
Infections and airway inflammation in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease severe exacerbations
A Papi, CM Bellettato, F Braccioni… - American journal of …, 2006 - atsjournals.org
Rationale: Severe exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are
major causes of health care costs mostly related to hospitalization. The role of infections in …
major causes of health care costs mostly related to hospitalization. The role of infections in …
T helper 17 cells play a critical pathogenic role in lung cancer
SH Chang, SG Mirabolfathinejad… - Proceedings of the …, 2014 - National Acad Sciences
Lung cancer development is associated with extensive pulmonary inflammation. In addition,
the linkage between chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and lung cancer has …
the linkage between chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and lung cancer has …
The role of acute and chronic respiratory colonization and infections in the pathogenesis of COPD
JM Leung, PY Tiew, M Mac Aogáin, KF Budden… - …, 2017 - Wiley Online Library
ABSTRACT COPD is a major global concern, increasingly so in the context of ageing
populations. The role of infections in disease pathogenesis and progression is known to be …
populations. The role of infections in disease pathogenesis and progression is known to be …
COPD exacerbations· 2: aetiology
E Sapey, RA Stockley - Thorax, 2006 - thorax.bmj.com
Exacerbations of COPD are thought to be caused by complex interactions between the host,
bacteria, viruses, and environmental pollution. These factors increase the inflammatory …
bacteria, viruses, and environmental pollution. These factors increase the inflammatory …
Toxin-antitoxins and bacterial virulence
D Lobato-Marquez, R Díaz-Orejas… - FEMS microbiology …, 2016 - academic.oup.com
Bacterial virulence relies on a delicate balance of signals interchanged between the
invading microbe and the host. This communication has been extensively perceived as a …
invading microbe and the host. This communication has been extensively perceived as a …
Infection as a comorbidity of COPD
S Sethi - European Respiratory Journal, 2010 - Eur Respiratory Soc
The normal lung has several defence mechanisms to deal with microorganisms. Lower
respiratory infections in the absence of lung disease are therefore relatively infrequent as …
respiratory infections in the absence of lung disease are therefore relatively infrequent as …
The pathophysiology of bronchiectasis
PT King - International journal of chronic obstructive pulmonary …, 2009 - Taylor & Francis
Bronchiectasis is defined by permanent and abnormal widening of the bronchi. This process
occurs in the context of chronic airway infection and inflammation. It is usually diagnosed …
occurs in the context of chronic airway infection and inflammation. It is usually diagnosed …
Microbiologic determinants of exacerbation in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Background The culture of bronchial secretions from the lower airway has been reported to
be positive for potentially pathogenic microorganisms (PPMs) in patients with stable chronic …
be positive for potentially pathogenic microorganisms (PPMs) in patients with stable chronic …