Defining antimicrobial resistance in cystic fibrosis

Timothy J Kidd, Rafael Canton, Miquel Ekkelenkamp, Helle Krogh Johansen, Peter Gilligan, John J LiPuma, Scott C Bell, J Stuart Elborn, Patrick A Flume, Donald R VanDevanter, Valerie J Waters, Antimicrobial Resistance in Cystic Fibrosis International Working Group

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Abstract

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) can present significant challenges in the treatment of cystic fibrosis (CF) lung infections. In CF and other chronic diseases, AMR has a different profile and clinical consequences compared to acute infections and this requires different diagnostic and treatment approaches. This review defines AMR, explains how it occurs, describes the methods used to measure AMR as well as their limitations, and concludes with future directions for research and development in the area of AMR in CF.

Original languageEnglish
JournalJournal of Cystic Fibrosis
Volume17
Issue number6
Pages (from-to)696-704
Number of pages9
ISSN1569-1993
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Nov 2018

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