Impaired serum opsonisation of non typeable Haemophilus influenzae in COPD and Alpha-1 Anti-Trypsin Deficiency. A potential mechanism for reduced bacterial clearance?

G. Walton (Birmingham, United Kingdom)

Source: International Congress 2017 – Infection and exacerbation science
Session: Infection and exacerbation science
Session type: Thematic Poster
Number: 993
Disease area: Airway diseases, Respiratory infections

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