Infection of the airways remains the primary cause of morbidity and mortality in persons with
cystic fibrosis (CF). This review describes salient features of the epidemiologies of microbial …

This comprehensive State of the Art review summarizes the current published knowledge
base regarding the pathophysiology and microbiology of pulmonary disease in cystic …

Although survival of individuals with cystic fibrosis (CF) has been continuously improving for
the past 40 years, respiratory failure secondary to recurrent pulmonary infections remains …

Members of the genus Burkholderia are versatile organisms that occupy a surprisingly wide
range of ecological niches. These bacteria are exploited for biocontrol, bioremediation and …

Abstract The Burkholderia cepacia complex (Bcc) is a collection of genetically distinct but
phenotypically similar bacteria that are divided into at least nine species. Bcc bacteria are …

Burkholderia cepacia complex (Bcc) bacteria have gained notoriety as pathogens in cystic
fibrosis (CF) because they are difficult to identify and treat, and also have the ability to …

Abbreviations: ADA Americans with Disabilities Act; BMD bone mineral density; BMI body
mass index; CBAVD congenital bilateral absence of the vas deferens; CF cystic fibrosis; CFF …

Both in natural and in managed ecosystems, bacteria are common inhabitants of the
phytosphere and the internal tissues of plants. Probably the most diverse and …

With the improving survival of patients with cystic fibrosis (CF), the clinical spectrum of this
complex multisystem disease continues to evolve. One of the most important clinical events …

▪ Abstract The Burkholderia cepacia complex (Bcc) consists of several species of closely
related and extremely versatile gram-negative bacteria found naturally in soil, water, and the …