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Influence of pancreatic status, CFTR mutations, Staphylococcus aureus and/or Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection/colonization on lung function in cystic fibrosis during a 2-year follow-up period.
Wiener klinische Wochenschrift - 1 Oct 2020
Pascoal Maíra Andrade, Marson Fernando Augusto Lima, Paschoal Ilma Aparecida, Levy Carlos Emílio
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INTRODUCTION: Cystic fibrosis (CF) presents with progressive and chronic deterioration of lung function due to inflammation and colonization/infection of the lungs. This study evaluated spirometry and colonization/infection with Staphylococcus aureus and/or Pseudomonas aeruginosa over a 24-month follow-up period. METHODS: A total of 52 CF patients were studied with spirometry: forced vital capacity (FVC), forced...
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