From: Asthma News
Authors: Specjalski K Respiratory infections are one of the major
causes of asthma exacerbations. Among numerous pathogens that may
lead to exacerbations, particular attention should be paid to
atypical bacteria: Chlamydia pneumoniae and Mycoplasma pneumoniae.
Despite significant frequency, infections caused by these species
are underestimated due to untypical clinical course and lack [...]
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