Fungus from the intestinal mucosa can affect lung health

Friday, February 22, 2019 - 11:20 in Health & Medicine

Researchers have described the mechanism of 'immune cross-reactivity'. The immune system's reaction to Candida albicans in the intestine seems to amplify pathogenic immune processes in the lungs. In consequence, immune-compromised individuals may be at higher risk of health deterioration.

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