Bacteria May Increase Risk of Fungal Infection in Cystic Fibrosis Patients’ Lungs, Study Reports
Certain bacteria may increase the risk of fungal colonization in cystic fibrosis (CF) patients, according to a study in Germany. CF makes a patient susceptible to chronic airway inflammation and infections, resulting in lung tissue damage. Scientists have long known that bacteria such as Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Staphylococcus aureus play roles…