Persistence of lung inflammation and lung cytokines with high-resolution CT abnormalities during recovery from SARS

Persistence of lung inflammation and lung cytokines with high-resolution CT abnormalities during recovery from SARS

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>During the acute phase of severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS), mononuclear cells infiltration, alveolar cell desquamation and hyaline membrane formation have been described, together with dysregulation of plasma cytokine levels....

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Lin Shu-Min, Lin Horng-Chyuan, Huang Kuo-Hsiung, Chou Chun-Liang, Wan Yung-Liang, Liu Chien-Ying, Wang Chun-Hua, Lin Tzou-Yien, Chung Kian, Kuo Han-Pin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2005-05-01
Series:Respiratory Research
Subjects:
SARS
alveolar macrophages
T lymphocyte
coronavirus
cytokines
bronchoalveolar lavage
Online Access:http://respiratory-research.com/content/6/1/42

Internet

http://respiratory-research.com/content/6/1/42

Similar Items