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The host response to urinary tract infection.
Infectious disease clinics of North America - 1 Jun 2003
Wullt Björn, Bergsten G, Fischer H, Godaly G, Karpman D, Leijonhufvud I, Lundstedt A C, Samuelsson P, Samuelsson M, Svensson M L, Svanborg C
Abstract excerpt
The authors use the UTI model to identify basic mechanisms of disease pathogenesis, host response induction, and defense. Their studies hold the promise to provide a molecular and genetic explanation for susceptibility to UTI, and to offer more precise tools for diagnosis and therapy of these infections. There are few infections where the host response is understood in such detail and where pathologic host...
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