Background Viral respiratory infection (VRI) is a common cause of pulmonary exacerbations
in children with cystic fibrosis (CF). The importance of VRI in adult CF populations is unclear …

Objectives Test the hypothesis that the link between respiratory viruses and pulmonary
exacerbation in cystic fibrosis (CF) reflects increased frequency or severity of lower airways …

BACKGROUND: The role of respiratory viruses in cystic fibrosis (CF) exacerbations is
incompletely understood. METHODS: Cross-sectional study of CF children with a pulmonary …

Background Respiratory viruses have become increasingly recognised as important agents
in pulmonary exacerbations in infants and children with CF. The aim of this study was to …

Please cite this paper as: Burns et al.(2011) Respiratory viruses in children with cystic
fibrosis: viral detection and clinical findings. Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses 6 (3) …

Rationale: Rates of viral respiratory infection (VRI) are similar in people with cystic fibrosis
(CF) and the general population; however, the associations between VRI and CF pulmonary …

OBJECTIVE. We aimed to investigate differences in upper and lower respiratory tract
symptoms in relation to respiratory viral infections detected with polymerase chain reaction …

BACKGROUND: Previous studies have suggested a role played by respiratory viruses in the
exacerbation of cystic fibrosis (CF). However, the impact of respiratory viruses could have …

Background Viral infections contribute to morbidity in cystic fibrosis (CF), but the impact of
respiratory viruses on the development of airway disease is poorly understood. Methods …

Introduction: Respiratory viruses, such as those that cause influenza and the common cold,
are a regular feature of life for the entire human population. Among people with CF, these …