An Unusual case of Burkholderia dolosa Infection in a Cystic Fibrosis Patient but Not His Sister

Irreversible decline in lung function is one of the key contributors to mortality and morbidity in the cystic fibrosis (CF) population [1]. One key determinant of lung health is recurrent respiratory infections with opportunistic pathogens. Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Stenotrophomonas maltophilia, Achromobacter xylosoxidans, Haemophilus influenzae, non-tuberculous mycobacteria, Staphylococcus aureus, Aspergillus fumigatus, and Burkholderia cepacia complex (BCC) are common opportunistic agents of infections or chronic pulmonary colonizers in the CF population [1].

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Source: Clinical Microbiology Newsletter - November 19, 2016 Category: Microbiology Authors: Grace Y. Lam, Josette Salgado, Jamil Kanji, James E.A. Zlosnik, Neil E. Brown, Winnie M. Leung Tags: Case Report Source Type: news