The persistence of Nontypeable Haemophilus influenzae fuels airway inflammation
F. Saliu, G. Rizzo, A. Bragonzi, L. Cariani, D. M. Cirillo, C. Colombo, V. Dacco', D. Girelli, S. Rizzetto, S. Barbara, C. Cigana, N. I. Lore'
This study shows that persistent Nontypeable Haemophilus influenzae (NTHi) in CF patients and mice increases inflammation by boosting IL-8, CXCL1, and cytokine levels, and recruiting immune cells.
bioRxiv · May 25, 2020Microbiology