NTHi-IAV coinfection of macrophages alters infection outcomes and inflammatory responses

Jodie Ackland, Ashley Heinson, David Cleary, Myron Christodoulides, Tom M.A. Wilkinson, Karl Staples

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Abstract

Nontypeable Haemophilus influenzae (NTHi) chronically colonises the airway of individuals with chronic respiratory disease, with persistence suggested to be facilitated by invasion of airway macrophages. Previous data supports an interaction between NTHi colonisation and the risk of viruses exacerbating underlying respiratory diseases. As exacerbations are the main cause of morbidity and mortality of respiratory diseases, the drivers of this increased risk need to be identified.The aim of this work was to investigate whether prior NTHi infection compromises the ability of macrophages to respond to a subsequent viral challenge. A monocyte-derived macrophage (MDM)-NTHi intracellular persistence model was adapted to include coinfection with the influenza A virus (IAV). Compared to pathogen-alone controls, NTHi presence significantly increased by 190% (p
Original languageEnglish
Article number76
JournalERJ Open Research
Volume8
Issue numberSuppl 8
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 9 May 2022
EventERS Lung Science Conference - Palácio Estoril Hotel, Estoril, Portugal
Duration: 10 Mar 202213 Mar 2022

Bibliographical note

This article was presented at the 2022 ERS Lung Science Conference, in session “Poster Session 2”.

Keywords

  • Viruses
  • Monocyte/Macrophage
  • Bacteria

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