Journal article
An international, multicentre evaluation and description of Burkholderia pseudomallei infection in cystic fibrosis
Abstract
BackgroundSeveral cases of Burkholderia pseudomallei infection in CF have been previously reported. We aimed to identify all cases globally, risk factors for acquisition, clinical consequences, and optimal treatment strategies.MethodsWe performed a literature search to identify all published cases of B. pseudomallei infection in CF. In addition we hand-searched respiratory journals, and contacted experts in infectious diseases and CF around the …
Authors
Geake JB; Reid DW; Currie BJ; Bell SC; MelioidCF Investigators
Journal
BMC Pulmonary Medicine, Vol. 15, No. 1,
Publisher
Springer Nature
Publication Date
December 2015
DOI
10.1186/s12890-015-0109-9
ISSN
1471-2466