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Genetic and Phenotypic Characteristics of Staphylococcus aureus Isolates from Cystic Fibrosis Patients in Austria.
Respiration; international review of thoracic diseases - 1 Jan 2015
Masoud-Landgraf Lilian, Johler Sophia, Badura Alexandra, Feierl Gebhard, Luxner Josefa, Wagner-Eibel Ute, Eber Ernst, Zarfel Gernot, Grisold Andrea J
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BACKGROUND: Cystic fibrosis (CF) is the most common life-limiting inherited disease in Caucasian populations. While pathological changes can be seen in various organs, morbidity and mortality are mainly related to the respiratory tract, with patients suffering from chronic bronchopulmonary infections with characteristic pathogens including Staphylococcus aureus. OBJECTIVES: To date, there is only very limited...
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