Additive effect of air pollution particulate matter and cigarette smoke on pneumococcal adhesion to lower airway cells

R. Suri, N. Mushtaq, R. Waite, J. Grigg (London, United Kingdom)

Source: Annual Congress 2012 - Airway infections in children: from risk factors to treatment
Session: Airway infections in children: from risk factors to treatment
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 4112
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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