Bacterial Adaptation during Chronic Respiratory Infections

Bacterial Adaptation during Chronic Respiratory Infections

Chronic lung infections are associated with increased morbidity and mortality for individuals with underlying respiratory conditions such as cystic fibrosis (CF) and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The process of chronic colonisation allows pathogens to adapt over time to cope with cha...

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Main Authors: Louise Cullen, Siobhán McClean
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2015-03-01
Series:Pathogens
Subjects:
respiratory pathogens
bacterial adaptation
chronic infection
evolution
diversification
cystic fibrosis
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2076-0817/4/1/66

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