Microbiology of Cystic Fibrosis Airway Disease
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DOI: 10.1055/s-0039-1698464
Abstract: Although survival of individuals with cystic fibrosis (CF) has been continuously improving for the past 40 years, respiratory failure secondary to recurrent pulmonary infections remains the leading cause of mortality in this patient population. Certain… read more here.
Keywords: airway disease; cystic fibrosis; fibrosis airway; microbiology ... See more keywords
Next generation microbiology and cystic fibrosis diagnostics: are we there yet?
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DOI: 10.1097/mcp.0000000000000516
Abstract: Purpose of review The major problem for cystic fibrosis patients is the recurrent and chronic infections of the lungs, determining their prognosis. The challenge from biofilm-growing bacteria and emerging viruses urge the microbiological laboratories to… read more here.
Keywords: cystic fibrosis; generation microbiology; microbiology; microbiology cystic ... See more keywords