The Spectrum of Fungal Colonization and Their Attributable Effects on Cystic Fibrosis Patients with Rare CFTR Genetic Mutations

Chronic airway colonization by bacteria and fungi is very common in CF patients, causing irreversible lung damage. It is known that rates of fungal infections are much lower than those of bacterial infections, however they can worsen the medical condition of CF patients. In this study, we identify t...

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Published in:	Microbiology Research
Main Authors:	Merlin Thomas, Soha Aboukhalaf, Toqa Darwish, Menatalla Ali, Omar Elsaied, Mutaz Al Bakri, Mostafa Najim, Mohamed M. Emara, Mona Al Langawi
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2021-07-01
Subjects:	cystic fibrosis CF I1234V CFTR mutation fungal colonization bronchial asthma pancreatic insufficiency
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2036-7481/12/3/42