Coinfection with Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Aspergillus fumigatus in cystic fibrosis

Conclusion A complex bi-directional relationship exists between P. aeruginosa and A. fumigatus, exhibiting both mutually antagonistic and cooperative facets. Cross-sectional data indicate a worsened disease state in coinfected patients; however, robust longitudinal studies are required to derive causality and to determine whether interspecies interaction contributes to disease progression.

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Source: European Respiratory Review - November 18, 2020 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Keown, K., Reid, A., Moore, J. E., Taggart, C. C., Downey, D. G. Tags: CF and non-CF bronchiectasis Reviews Source Type: research