Adherence of Streptococcus pneumoniae to buccal epithelial cells of smokers & non-smokers.
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em Inglês
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| ID: sea-19784
ABSTRACT
In vitro adherence of Streptococcus pneumoniae to buccal epithelial cells was assessed among smokers (51.9 +/- 20.8) and non-smokers (24.7 +/- 9.6) and found to be significantly higher (P less than 0.001) in smokers. The higher incidence of respiratory tract infection in smokers may be related to the enhanced adherence and better colonization of this bacterium in the throat.
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Assunto principal:
Streptococcus pneumoniae
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Aderência Bacteriana
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Humanos
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Fumar
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Adulto
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Mucosa Bucal
Idioma:
Inglês
Ano de publicação:
1989
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