Risk factors for H. influenzae and pneumococcal respiratory tract colonization in CVID

In patients affected by severe primary antibody deficiencies, H. influenzae and S. pneumoniae airways colonization is a risk factor for upper tract respiratory infections. Recent antibiotic usage influences the emergence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria.

Source: Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology - August 28, 2018 Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Federica Pulvirenti, Romina Camilli, Maria Giufr è, Cinzia Milito, Fernanda Pimentel de Araujo, Fabiola Mancini, Rita Cardines, Alessandra Ciervo, Annalisa Pantosti, Marina Cerquetti, Isabella Quinti Source Type: research