The lung microbiome in children with HIV-bronchiectasis: a cross-sectional pilot study

The lung microbiome in children with HIV-bronchiectasis: a cross-sectional pilot study

Abstract Background Data on the lung microbiome in HIV-infected children is limited. The current study sought to determine the lung microbiome in HIV-associated bronchiectasis and to assess its association with pulmonary exacerbations. Methods A cross-sectional pilot study of 22 children (68% male;...

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Main Authors: Refiloe Masekela, Solize Vosloo, Stephanus N. Venter, Wilhelm Z. de Beer, Robin J. Green
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-05-01
Series:BMC Pulmonary Medicine
Subjects:
Paediatrics
Microbiology
HIV-associated bronchiectasis
Bacterial diversity
Lung microbiome
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12890-018-0632-6

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