Common Strain of Bacteria Found in Patients With Cystic Fibrosis in Canada

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Common Strain of Bacteria Found in Patients With Cystic Fibrosis in Canada

A common transmissible strain of the bacteria Pseudomonas aeruginosa has been identified among cystic fibrosis (CF) patients in Canada, suggesting that cross-infection has occurred widely between CF centers in the United Kingdom and Canada, according to a study in the November 17 issue of JAMA. Infection with this strain among Canadian CF patients has been associated with an increased risk of death or lung transplantation.

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Tags: Infection, Lung, Cystic Fibrosis, Organ Transplantation, Transplantation, Mortality

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JAMA News Releases - November 16, 2010

pubs.ama-assn.org — “Effective Diagnosis, Treatment of Ear Infections in Children Examined in Study;Common Strain of Bacteria Found in Patients With Cystic Fibrosis in Canada; Associated With Greater Risk of Death;Combination Therapy Improves Survival Time For Patients With Advanced Liver Cancer” View full resource at pubs.ama-assn.org

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Severe Bacterial Strain Found in Cystic Fibrosis Patients in Canada - Drugs.com MedNews

drugs.com — “Researchers have found that many cystic fibrosis (CF) patients in Canada have a common transmissible strain of the bacteria Pseudomonas aeruginosa, which can in” View full resource at drugs.com