Role of biofilms in chronic inflammatory diseases of the upper airways

Lea Calo', Giulio Cesare Passali, Jacopo Galli, Guido Fadda, Gaetano Paludetti

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Abstract

The objective of our studies was to document the presence of bacterial biofilms in recurrent and chronic infectious diseases of the upper airways (UA) (adenoiditis, tonsillitis, chronic rhinosinusitis) and to assess the association between the presence of biofilm and the maintenance of a chronic inflammation.
Lingua originaleEnglish
pagine (da-a)93-96
Numero di pagine4
RivistaAdvances in Oto-Rhino-Laryngology
Volume72
DOI
Stato di pubblicazionePubblicato - 2011

Keywords

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Bacteria
  • Biofilms
  • Child
  • Chronic Disease
  • Disease Progression
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Microscopy, Electron, Scanning
  • Middle Aged
  • Respiratory Mucosa
  • Respiratory Tract Infections
  • Young Adult

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