The Genome of <i>Burkholderia cenocepacia</i> J2315, an Epidemic Pathogen of Cystic Fibrosis Patients

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Bacterial infections of the lungs of cystic fibrosis (CF) patients cause major complications in the treatment of this common genetic disease. Burkholderia cenocepacia infection is particularly problematic since this organism has high levels of antibiotic resistance, making it difficult to eradicate; the resulting chronic infections are associated with severe declines in lung function and increased mortality...

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