Antenatal Ureaplasma urealyticum (Uu) respiratory tract infection stimulates pro-inflammatory, pro-fibrotic responses in the preterm baboon lung

R. M. Viscardi, S. P. Atamas, J. D. Hasday, P. A. Simes, J. J. Coalson, B. A. Yoder (Baltimore, Rochester, San Antonio, United States Of America)

Source: Annual Congress 2004 - New insights in respiratory infections in children
Session: New insights in respiratory infections in children
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 2440
Disease area: Paediatric lung diseases

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