Immune risk phenotype is associated with nosocomial lung infections in elderly in-patients

Immune risk phenotype is associated with nosocomial lung infections in elderly in-patients

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Nosocomial infections are extremely common in the elderly and may be related to ageing of the immune system. The Immune Risk Phenotype (IRP), which predicts shorter survival in elderly patients, has not been evaluated as a possible r...

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Main Authors: Ledudal K, Brisacier C, Tahmasebi F, Bastuji-Garin S, Plonquet A, Farcet JP, Paillaud E
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-10-01
Series:Immunity & Ageing
Subjects:
Immune Risk Phenotype
CMV status
nosocomial infection
elderly patients
immunosenescence
Online Access:http://www.immunityageing.com/content/8/1/8

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