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 …

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

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 …

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 …

The research and development of new electronic-nose applications in the biomedical field
has accelerated at a phenomenal rate over the past 25 years. Many innovative e-nose …

Acinetobacter genomic species (gen. sp.) 3 and gen. sp. 13TU are increasingly recognized
as clinically important taxa within the Acinetobacter calcoaceticus-Acinetobacter baumannii …

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 …

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 …

Interaction with plants around their roots and foliage forms the natural habitat for a wide
range of gram‐negative bacteria such as Burkholderia, Pseudomonas and Ralstonia …