Synergistic effects of COVID-19 and Pseudomonas aeruginosa in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease : a polymicrobial perspective

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This article discusses the connection between the novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by the coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). COPD is a multifaceted respiratory illness that is typically observed in individuals with chronic exposure to chemical irritants or severe lung damage caused by various pathogens, including SARS-CoV-2 and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. The pathogenesis of COPD is complex, involving a variety of genotypes and phenotypic characteristics that result in severe co-infections and a poor prognosis if not properly managed. We focus on the role of SARS-CoV-2 infection in severe COPD exacerbations in connection to P.  aeruginosa infection, covering pathogenesis, diagnosis, and therapy. This review also includes a thorough structural overview of COPD and recent developments in understanding its complicated and chronic nature. While COVID-19 is clearly linked to emphysema and chronic bronchitis at different stages of the disease, our understanding of the precise interaction between microbial infections during COPD, particularly with SARS-CoV-2 in the lungs, remains inadequate. Therefore, it is crucial to understand the host-pathogen relationship from the clinician's perspective in order to effectively manage COPD. This article aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the subject matter to assist clinicians in their efforts to improve the treatment and management of COPD, especially in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2024

Erschienen:

2024

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:479

Enthalten in:

Molecular and cellular biochemistry - 479(2024), 3 vom: 21. März, Seite 591-601

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Bajire, Sukesh Kumar [VerfasserIn]
Shastry, Rajesh P [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

Antibiotic resistance
COPD
COVID-19
Chronic bronchitis
Emphysema
Inflammation
Journal Article
Review

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Date Completed 25.03.2024

Date Revised 25.03.2024

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1007/s11010-023-04744-w

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM35633094X