Article
Cystic fibrosis lung environment and Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection.
BMC pulmonary medicine - 5 Dec 2016
Bhagirath Anjali Y, Li Yanqi, Somayajula Deepti, Dadashi Maryam, Badr Sara, Duan Kangmin
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The airways of patients with cystic fibrosis (CF) are highly complex, subject to various environmental conditions as well as a distinct microbiota. Pseudomonas aeruginosa is recognized as one of the most important pulmonary pathogens and the predominant cause of morbidity and mortality in CF. A multifarious interplay between the host, pathogens, microbiota, and the environment shapes the course of the...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
