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Review
. 2010 Dec;300(8):573-7.
doi: 10.1016/j.ijmm.2010.08.010.

Prevention of Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection in cystic fibrosis patients

Gerd Döring  1
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Review

Prevention of Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection in cystic fibrosis patients

Gerd Döring. Int J Med Microbiol. 2010 Dec.

Abstract

In patients with cystic fibrosis (CF) prevention of lung infections with Pseudomonas aeruginosa is of major importance. Principles to achieve this goal include vaccination, immediate use of antibiotics in patients newly colonized with the pathogen, and hygienic measures. The purpose of this review is to discuss recent developments in this context.

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