Long-term clinical outcomes of 'Prairie Epidemic Strain Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection in adults with cystic fibrosis

Conclusions Infection with PES was associated with increased patient morbidity through three decades and manifested in an increased risk of respiratory death and/or lung transplantation.

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Source: Thorax - March 16, 2017 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Somayaji, R., Lam, J. C., Surette, M. G., Waddell, B., Rabin, H. R., Sibley, C. D., Purighalla, S., Parkins, M. D. Tags: Epidemiologic studies, Cystic fibrosis, Cardiothoracic surgery, Transplantation Source Type: research