The Prevalence of Viral infections in children with cystic fibrosis (CF) in a tertiary care center in Saudi Arabia

ConclusionViral infections contributed to the increase in morbidity and mortality of CF patients in our population, and rhinovirus was the most common causative agent. Viral infections and viral recurrence increased the prevalence of bacterial infection of specific pathogens such as H. influenza and S. aureus. Physicians should be aware to prevent progressive lung damage in CF patients by treating the concomitant viral and bacterial infections. Viral infection may be associated with some common CFTR mutations.
Source: International Journal of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine - Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research