The Role of Bacteria in the Pathogenesis and Progression of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
The Role of Bacteria in the Pathogenesis and Progression of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
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United States: American Thoracic Society
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English
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United States: American Thoracic Society
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Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a progressive lung disease of unknown cause that leads to respiratory failure and death within 5 years of diagnosis. Overt respiratory infection and immunosuppression carry a high morbidity and mortality, and polymorphisms in genes related to epithelial integrity and host defense predispose to IPF.
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The Role of Bacteria in the Pathogenesis and Progression of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
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TN_cdi_pubmedcentral_primary_oai_pubmedcentral_nih_gov_4299577
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_pubmedcentral_primary_oai_pubmedcentral_nih_gov_4299577
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1073-449X
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1535-4970
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10.1164/rccm.201403-0541OC
