Colonization of bacteria after lung transplantation in cystic fibrosis (CF) patients occurs early but does not impact survival

Conclusion: Colonization of bacteria in the lower airways occurs at a median of 23 days after transplantation in CF patients. In this population overall survival was not influenced by time to colonization or type of bacteria present.

Source: European Respiratory Journal - October 30, 2015 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Holm, A. E., Schutz, H. H., Perch, M., Pressler, T., Carlsen, J., Iversen, M. Tags: 7.3 Cystic Fibrosis Source Type: research