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 …

In the last decade, as a result of the widespread use of PCR and DNA sequencing, 16S
rDNA sequencing has played a pivotal role in the accurate identification of bacterial isolates …

The genus Burkholderia contains large number of diverse species which include many
clinically important organisms, phytopathogens, as well as environmental species. However …

The 2013 Infection Prevention and Control (IP&C) Guideline for Cystic Fibrosis (CF) was
commissioned by the CF Foundation as an update of the 2003 Infection Control Guideline …

Burkholderia cepacia (formerly Pseudomonas cepacia) was once thought to be a single
bacterial species but has expanded to the Burkholderia cepacia complex (Bcc), comprising …

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 …

Pseudomonas aeruginosa is the major opportunistic bacterial pathogen in persons with
cystic fibrosis (CF); pulmonary infection occurs in approximately 80% of adult CF patients …

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 …

▪ 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 …