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 …

SUMMARY A select group of microorganisms inhabit the airways of individuals with cystic
fibrosis. Once established within the pulmonary environment in these patients, many of …

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 …

This present study deals with synthesis, characterization and antibacterial activity of cross-
linked chitosan-glutaraldehyde. Results from this study indicated that cross-linked chitosan …

Burkholderia cenocepacia is an opportunistic pathogen particularly dangerous for cystic
fibrosis (CF) patients. It can cause a severe decline in CF lung function possibly developing …

This important book provides a comprehensive review of our current knowledge of the
world's leguminous plants and their symbiotic bacteria. Written by Professor Janet Sprent, a …

Bacterial infections of the lungs of cystic fibrosis (CF) patients cause major complications in
the treatment of this common genetic disease. Burkholderia cenocepacia infection is …

Beneficial microorganisms are widely used in agriculture for control of plant pathogens, but
a lack of efficacy and safety information has limited the exploitation of multiple promising …