Beyond the present: current and future perspectives on the role of infections in pediatric PCD

IntroductionPrimary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD) is a rare genetic disorder affecting motile cilia, leading to impaired mucociliary clearance and increased susceptibility to respiratory infections. These infections contribute to long-term complications such as bronchiectasis and lung function decline.Ob...

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Published in:	Frontiers in Pediatrics
Main Authors:	Megan Frohlich, Bernadette Prentice, Louisa Owens, Shafagh Waters, Lucy Morgan
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Frontiers Media S.A. 2025-03-01
Subjects:	primary ciliary dyskinesia acute infection airway infection exacerbation bronchiectasis airway remodeling
Online Access:	https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fped.2025.1564156/full