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The microbiota in respiratory tract infections: from association to intervention
1 Jun 2022
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW: The respiratory microbiota has a role in respiratory tract infection (RTI) pathogenesis. On the mucosa, the respiratory microbiota interacts with potential pathogenic viruses, bacteria and the host immune system, including secretory IgA (sIgA). This review discusses the role of the respiratory microbiota and its interaction with the (mucosal) immune system in RTI susceptibility, as well as the...
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