Dynamics of Streptococcus pneumoniae in patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 

Domenech Pena, Arnau (Date of defense: 2013-12-03)

It is estimated that within a few years chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) will be the third leading cause of death worldwide. The morbidity and mortality associated with COPD are due, in part to acute exacerbation ...