Treatment of lung infection in patients with cystic fibrosis: current and future strategies

Gerd Döring, Patrick Flume, Harry Heijerman, J Stuart Elborn, Consensus Study Group

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    Abstract

    In patients with cystic fibrosis (CF) lung damage secondary to chronic infection is the main cause of death. Treatment of lung disease to reduce the impact of infection, inflammation and subsequent lung injury is therefore of major importance. Here we discuss the present status of antibiotic therapy for the major pathogens in CF airways, including prophylaxis against infection, eradication of early infection, suppression of chronic infection, and the treatment of infective exacerbations. We outline measures to optimize maintenance treatment for infection in the light of novel antibiotic drug formulations. We discuss new developments in culture-independent microbiological diagnostic techniques and the use of tools for monitoring the success of antibiotic treatment courses. Finally, cost-effectiveness analyses for antibiotic treatment in CF patients are discussed.
    OriginalsprogEngelsk
    TidsskriftJournal of Cystic Fibrosis
    Vol/bind11
    Udgave nummer6
    Sider (fra-til)461-479
    Antal sider19
    ISSN1569-1993
    DOI
    StatusUdgivet - dec. 2012

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