An in vitro study of human nasal tissue found that live H. influenzae suppressed the production of inflammatory molecules that normally trigger an immune response during infection. In contrast, dead bacteria provoked a rapid immune response.
According to co-author Peter Sly, the ability of H. influenzae to persist in respiratory cells contributes to the development of chronic infections, particularly affecting vulnerable populations.
The findings pave the way for future research aimed at developing treatments that enhance immune recognition and response to effectively combat these infections.
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Source: Ferra
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