Ralstonia species - do these bacteria matter in cystic fibrosis?
Paediatr Respir Rev
; 23: 78-83, 2017 Jun.
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| ID: mdl-27856213
ABSTRACT
Ralstonia species, often regarded as an environmental organism of low pathogenicity, can cause significant disease in certain at-risk patient groups, including those with cystic fibrosis. Difficulties with its identification in the clinical laboratory mean that it may be misidentified and therefore under recognised as a cause of disease. A number of outbreaks have been associated with the use of devices for inhaled respiratory therapy, putting those with chronic respiratory conditions at risk. Antimicrobial treatment of infection is challenging and limited due to frequent antimicrobial resistance. This review highlights issues regarding the identification, treatment and prevention of infection due to Ralstonia spp. in children with cystic fibrosis.
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Infecções por Bactérias Gram-Negativas
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Fibrose Cística
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Ralstonia
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Etiology_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Humans
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En
Ano de publicação:
2017
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Article