Bacteria isolated from the airways of paediatric patients with bronchiectasis according to HIV status

Background. Knowledge of which bacteria are found in the airways of paediatric patients with bronchiectasis unrelated to cystic fibrosis (CF) is important in defining empirical antibiotic guidelines for the treatment of acute infective exacerbations. Objective. To describe the bacteria isolated fro...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Charl Verwey, Sithembiso Velaphi, Riaz Khan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Health and Medical Publishing Group 2017-05-01
Series:South African Medical Journal
Subjects:
HIV
Online Access:http://www.samj.org.za/index.php/samj/article/view/11878/8040