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Inflammatory Responses to Individual Microorganisms in the Lungs of Children With Cystic Fibrosis
15 Aug 2011
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BACKGROUND: We hypothesized that the inflammatory response in the lungs of children with cystic fibrosis (CF) would vary with the type of infecting organism, being greatest with Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Staphylococcus aureus. METHODS: A microbiological surveillance program based on annual bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) collected fluid for culture and assessment of inflammation was conducted. Primary analyses...
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