Heterologous infection causes pneumonia and impairs alveolar macrophage function in mice

M. R. Stampfli, C. M. T. Bauer, G. J. Gaschler, K. M. Fraser, S. Kianpour, C. C. J. Zavitz (Hamilton, ON, Canada)

Source: Annual Congress 2008 - Mechanisms of respiratory infections: interaction between the pathogen and the host
Session: Mechanisms of respiratory infections: interaction between the pathogen and the host
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 2296
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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