Understanding the Pathogenicity of Burkholderia contaminans, an Emerging Pathogen in Cystic Fibrosis.

Several bacterial species from the Burkholderia cepacia complex (Bcc) are feared opportunistic pathogens that lead to debilitating lung infections with a high risk of developing fatal septicemia in cystic fibrosis (CF) patients. However, the pathogenic potential of other Bcc species is yet unknown....

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Main Authors: Jaroslav Nunvar, Lucie Kalferstova, Ruhi A M Bloodworth, Michal Kolar, Jose Degrossi, Silvina Lubovich, Silvia T Cardona, Pavel Drevinek
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2016-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4981469?pdf=render