[Importance of atypical infection in asthma].
The category of atypical respiratory infection involves viruses, bacteria and rickettsia. These micro-organisms can play a marked role in the exacerbation an asthma course but also participate in its development. Authors discuses both aspects, reporting own observations. The knowledge of real importance of atypical infections in asthma remains to be established.
Carewicz
Romuald
R
Wojskowy Instytut Medyczny, Klinika Chorób Wewnetrznych, Pneumonologii i Alergologii CSK MON w Warszawie.
Chciałowski
Andrzej
A
D001249:Asthma / Q000382:microbiology*; D006801:Humans; D009165:Mycobacterium Infections, Nontuberculous / Q000382:microbiology*; D012282:Rickettsia Infections / Q000382:microbiology*