The association between «Pseudomonas aeruginosa» and «Staphylococcus aureus» airway infections and clinical status in adult cystic fibrosis patients
BACKGROUND: Pseudomonas aeruginosa (PA) and Staphylococcus aureus (SA) are the most common pathogens infecting the lungs of cystic fibrosis (CF) patients. PA infects 60% of adult patients, causing airway inflammation and tissue damage, which leads to declined lung function and increased mortality. S...
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McGill University
2014
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| Online Access: | http://digitool.Library.McGill.CA:80/R/?func=dbin-jump-full&object_id=123069 |