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ArticleChronic obstructive pulmonary diseases (Miami, Fla.)2021

Cytomegalovirus Seropositivity is Associated with Airflow Limitation in a Cohort of Veterans with a High Prevalence of Smoking.

Robert Burkes, Andrew Osterburg, Timothy Hwalek, Laura Lach, Ralph J Panos, Michael T Borchers

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Article in Chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases (Miami, Fla.), 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers.

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6 authors.

Robert BurkesDivision of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine, College of Medicine, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio, United States.
Andrew OsterburgDivision of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine, College of Medicine, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio, United States.
Timothy HwalekDivision of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine, College of Medicine, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio, United States.
Laura LachDepartment of Veterans Affairs, Cincinnati VA Hospital, Cincinnati, Ohio, United States.
Ralph J PanosDivision of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine, College of Medicine, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio, United States.
Michael T BorchersDivision of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine, College of Medicine, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio, United States.

Funding

Clec5a regulation of Macrophage function in COPDR01HL119538 · NHLBI · UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI · PI BORCHERS, MICHAEL · 2014 to 2017
$1.6M
Natural Killer Cell Functions in COPDI01BX002347 · VA · CINCINNATI VA MEDICAL CENTER RESEARCH · PI BORCHERS, MICHAEL · 2015 to 2018
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Natural Killer Cell Subpopulations in COPD ExacerbationsI01CX001891 · VA · CINCINNATI VA MEDICAL CENTER RESEARCH · PI BORCHERS, MICHAEL · 2021 to 2024
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BLRD VA I01 BX002347CSRD VA I01 CX001891NHLBI NIH HHS HL119538NHLBI NIH HHS R01 HL119538Veteran's Administration I01BX002347
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundCytomegalovirus (CMV) represents an understudied chronic infection, usually contracted early in life, that causes chronic immune system alterations which may contribute to airflow limitations in a cohort of veterans with a high prevalence of smoking. We studied 172 participants at-risk for and with airflow limitation with available CMV serology to assess the relationship between CMV infection and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)-related outcomes.

methodsThe study cohort includes 172 veterans who are smokers with or at risk for the development of COPD. Clinical data were obtained by chart abstraction at enrollment. CMV affinity (ever-exposure) and avidity testing (length of exposure) were performed on plasma samples collected at enrollment. Bivariable and multivariable logistic regression was used to determine the relationship between both cytomegalovirus affinity and avidity and odds of prevalent airflow limitation (post-bronchodilator forced expiratory volume in 1 second to forced vital capacity ratio <0.70) at enrollment. In those with airflow limitation (n=84), bivariable and multivariable logistic regression was used to determine relationships between CMV serostatus and reported exacerbations of COPD over 2 years prior to enrollment.

resultsPositive CMV serostatus was independently associated with a 136% higher odds of airflow limitation (95% confidence interval 1.11-5.06,

conclusionsCMV serostatus is independently associated with airflow limitation in a cohort of veterans who smoke. Investigation into the timing of infection and alterations in cellular immunity caused by chronic CMV infection and smoking-related airways disease-related outcomes is warranted.

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airflow limitationCOPDCOPD outcomescytomegalovirusviral infections

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PMID34329551
PMCPMC8686848

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