Burkholderia cepacia and cystic fibrosis--50 years on.
Burkholderia cepacia (also known as Pseudomonas cepacia or P. multivorans), is a complex of bacteria that are phylogenetically distinguishable from each other but phenotypically indistinguishable. Though already present in the environment, they have been given selective advantage by changing environments and now infect a new and susceptible host group--cystic fibrosis sufferers. This brief review highlights the transmission of B. cepacia through the cystic fibrosis patient population and looks at possible treatments and current patient management approaches.
Moore
J E
JE
Northern Ireland Regional Adult Cystic Fibrosis Centre, Belfast City Hospital.
Elborn
J S
JS
D019121:Burkholderia Infections / Q000150:complications / Q000517:prevention & control*; D016956:Burkholderia cepacia; D003140:Communicable Disease Control / Q000639:trends*; D003550:Cystic Fibrosis / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans