Viral infections in Cystic Fibrosis: what are the most common?

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Ramona Pezzotta

Thank you!

As soon as I will be sured that the "thesis project" for my specialization will be actually this, I'll probably ask you some other questions (since I've got experiences only in bacteriology for the moment).

Meanwhile, I thank you for your kindness and the specific answer.

Greetings.

Ramona.

Arvind Singh

Please take a look at the following RG links and PDF attachments.

Article Spectrum of viral infections in patients with cystic fibrosis

Article Diagnosis of respiratory viral infections in cystic fibrosis...

Article Chronic Rhinovirus Infection in an Adult with Cystic Fibrosis

Article Viral-Bacterial Co-infections in the Cystic Fibrosis Respiratory Tract