Bacterial colonisation in children with non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis: a retrospective longitudinal study

Conclusion: The majority of children with non-CFB had, at least, one positive respiratory culture. More than half of the specimens were positive. Nontypeable Haemophillus influenzae was the most common agent. Screening for bacterial colonisation on a regular basis is important.

Source: European Respiratory Journal - December 6, 2017 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Azevedo, I., Pereira, R., Ferraz, C., Ferreira-Magalhaes, M. Tags: Paediatric Bronchology Source Type: research