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Pathogenesis of Achromobacter xylosoxidans respiratory infections: colonization, persistence, and transcriptome profiling in synthetic cystic fibrosis sputum medium
1 Nov 2023
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ABSTRACT Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a genetic disease affecting epithelial ion transport, resulting in thickened mucus and impaired mucociliary clearance. Persons with CF (pwCF) experience life-long infections of the respiratory mucosa caused by a diverse array of opportunists, which are leading causes of morbidity and mortality. In recent years, there has been increased appreciation for the range and diversity of...
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