Cystic Fibrosis

Study Data from A.C. Bos and Colleagues Update Understanding of Cystic Fibrosis

Published in Vaccine Weekly, November 16th, 2011

2011 NOV 16 -- "Despite vaccination, pertussis is still endemic in the Netherlands. A literature search was performed to verify what is known about the role of Bordetella species in children with cystic fibrosis, with regard to the incidence of Bordetella infections, the involvement in pulmonary exacerbations and the influence on chronic course," scientists in Gouda, Netherlands report.

"Little is known about the frequency of Bordetella infections and the involvement of Bordetella species both in relation to the chronic course of cystic fibrosis and to pulmonary exacerbations. Since it is difficult to detect Bordetella species in cultures and few sputum...

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Source: Vaccine Weekly (2011-11-16)

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