Mutations that permit residual CFTR function delay acquisition of multiple respiratory pathogens in CF patients
BACKGROUND: Lung infection by various organisms is a characteristic feature of cystic fibrosis (CF). CFTR genotype effects acquisition of Pseudomonas aeruginosa (Pa), however the effect on acquisition of other infectious organisms that frequently precede Pa is relatively unknown. Understanding the r...
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BioMed Central
2010
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Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2964615/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20932301 http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1465-9921-11-140 |