Author summary Respiratory infectious diseases, including major threats like mycobacteria, influenza, and SARS-CoV-2, remain a significant global public health concern. While our body’s initial defense system at the site of entry of these pathogens—the mucosa…
Introduction
Respiratory infectious diseases are a leading cause of mortality worldwide. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), tuberculosis (TB), lower respiratory infections such as inf… [+70211 chars]









