Emerging Pathogens in Cystic Fibrosis- Pulmonary infection is a leading cause of death among patients with cystic fibrosis (CF). Recently, the prevalence of several potentially pathogenic microorganisms in the respiratory tracts of individuals with CF has increased considerably. Understanding the potential clinical impact, the pathogenesis, and the patient–to–patient transmission of these bacteria is extremely important to the maintenance of lung health in persons with CF. Discuss the impact of methicillin–resistant Staphylococcus aureus infection on survival in patients with cystic fibrosis (CF).
Identify the association between transmissible strains of Pseudomonas aeruginosa and
survival in persons with CF. Describe the effect of chronic nontuberculous mycobacterial lung disease, mucoid. Burkholderia cepacia complex (BCC), and nonmucoid BCC infection on lung function in individuals with CF.
survival in persons with CF. Describe the effect of chronic nontuberculous mycobacterial lung disease, mucoid. Burkholderia cepacia complex (BCC), and nonmucoid BCC infection on lung function in individuals with CF.
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