Lower airway inflammation in infants and young children with cystic fibrosis
Airway inflammation is an important component of cystic fibrosis (CF) lung disease. To
determine whether this begins early in the illness, before the onset of infection, we examined …
determine whether this begins early in the illness, before the onset of infection, we examined …
Clinical outcome after early Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection in cystic fibrosis
Objective: To determine the clinical consequences of acquiring Pseudomonas aeruginosa
infection during early childhood in children with cystic fibrosis (CF). Design: Prospective …
infection during early childhood in children with cystic fibrosis (CF). Design: Prospective …
Lower respiratory infection and inflammation in infants with newly diagnosed cystic fibrosis
The nature and timing of lower respiratory infections in infants with cystic fibrosis is largely
unknown 1 because infants do not produce sputum and throat cultures may not predict lower …
unknown 1 because infants do not produce sputum and throat cultures may not predict lower …
Bronchoalveolar lavage or oropharyngeal cultures to identify lower respiratory pathogens in infants with cystic fibrosis
As collections of lower respiratory tract specimens from young children with cystic fibrosis
(CF) are difficult, we determined whether oropharyngeal cultures predicted lower airway …
(CF) are difficult, we determined whether oropharyngeal cultures predicted lower airway …
Lower airway inflammation in infants with cystic fibrosis detected by newborn screening
DS Armstrong, SM Hook, KM Jamsen… - Pediatric …, 2005 - Wiley Online Library
Controversy exists over whether the lower airway inflammation that characterizes cystic
fibrosis (CF) is initiated primarily by the genetic defect. To determine if inflammation …
fibrosis (CF) is initiated primarily by the genetic defect. To determine if inflammation …
Severe viral respiratory infections in infants with cystic fibrosis
Limited data in children with cystic fibrosis (CF) suggest that respiratory viral infections
during infancy result in substantial morbidity. Eighty of 101 (79%) infants with CF diagnosed …
during infancy result in substantial morbidity. Eighty of 101 (79%) infants with CF diagnosed …
Detection of a Widespread Clone of Pseudomonas aeruginosa in a Pediatric Cystic Fibrosis Clinic
DS Armstrong, GM Nixon, R Carzino… - American journal of …, 2002 - atsjournals.org
Cross-infection by Pseudomonas aeruginosa between unrelated patients with cystic fibrosis
(CF) is believed to be uncommon. After detecting a genotypically identical strain of P …
(CF) is believed to be uncommon. After detecting a genotypically identical strain of P …
The lower airway microbiota in early cystic fibrosis lung disease: a longitudinal analysis
KB Frayman, DS Armstrong, R Carzino, TW Ferkol… - Thorax, 2017 - thorax.bmj.com
Rationale In infants and young children with cystic fibrosis, lower airway infection and
inflammation are associated with adverse respiratory outcomes. However, the role of lower …
inflammation are associated with adverse respiratory outcomes. However, the role of lower …
Patients with enteric adenovirus gastroenteritis admitted to an Australian pediatric teaching hospital from 1981 to 1992
K Grimwood, R Carzino, GL Barnes… - Journal of clinical …, 1995 - Am Soc Microbiol
During the period 1981 to 1992, 4,473 fecal specimens collected from children hospitalized
with acute gastroenteritis at the Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne, Australia, were …
with acute gastroenteritis at the Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne, Australia, were …
Interlobar differences in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid from children with cystic fibrosis
JP Gutierrez, K Grimwood… - European …, 2001 - Eur Respiratory Soc
Bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) performed in specialist centres has improved the
understanding of infant cystic fibrosis (CF) lung disease. As most researchers sample from a …
understanding of infant cystic fibrosis (CF) lung disease. As most researchers sample from a …