SPECIAL CONDITIONS FOR THE PENETRATION OF INFECTIVE PATHOGENS THROUGH THE INTACT PULMONARY SURFACE

Abstract

The preceding experiments demonstrated the penetration of intact surfaces of the lung by certain infective pathogens. A detailed discussion is presented on the following questions: How is perforation of the lung accomplished; Which conditions favor it and which conditions prevent it; Which types of infective pathogens suggest the possibility of penetration, and which exclude it.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1968
Accession Number
AD0837011

Entities

People

  • H. Buchner

Organizations

  • United States Army Biological Warfare Laboratories

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DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abdomen
  • Animals
  • Bacteria
  • Blood
  • Blood Cells
  • Cardiovascular System
  • Cells
  • Gram-Positive Bacterial Infections
  • Health Services
  • Infection
  • Infectious Skin Diseases
  • Microvessels
  • Pathogenic Bacteria
  • Pneumonia
  • Public Health
  • Rodents
  • Tissues

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