Reduced rhinovirus-specific antibodies are associated with acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease requiring hospitalisation
- Yerkovich, Stephanie T.
- Hales, Belinda J.
- Carroll, Melanie L.
- Burel, Julie G.
- Towers, Michelle A.
- Smith, Daniel J.
- Thomas, Wayne R.
- Upham, John W.
Publication date
July 2012
DOI Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC ISSN
1471-2466 Citation count (estimate)
13Abstract
Background: Acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD) are often linked to respiratory infections. However, it is unknown if COPD patients who experience frequent exacerbations have impaired humoral immunity. The aim of this study was to determine if antibodies specific for common respiratory pathogens are associated with AECOPD
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