Paranasal sinuses act as bacterial reservoirs and contribute to transmitting bacteria to the lower airway of patients with cystic fibrosis (CF). Also, passage of bacteria from the oral cavity to the lungs may occur.

Longitudinal monitoring of sinonasal and oral bacterial reservoirs to prevent chronic lung infection in people with cystic fibrosis

Passarelli Mantovani, Rebeca;Sandri, Angela;Boaretti, Marzia;Burlacchini, Gloria;Melotti, Paola;Signoretto, Caterina
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Lleo, Maria M
2020-01-01

Abstract

Paranasal sinuses act as bacterial reservoirs and contribute to transmitting bacteria to the lower airway of patients with cystic fibrosis (CF). Also, passage of bacteria from the oral cavity to the lungs may occur.
2020
Paranasal sinuses, cystic fibrosis (CF)
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