The gut and lungs are anatomically distinct, but potential anatomic communications and
complex pathways involving their respective microbiota have reinforced the existence of a …

Background The airways of patients with cystic fibrosis (CF) are highly complex, subject to
various environmental conditions as well as a distinct microbiota. Pseudomonas aeruginosa …

Simple Summary New data in the current scientific literature show that the composition of the
respiratory system microbiome differs in health and disease conditions and that the …

Prevotella is recognized as one of the core anaerobic genera in the oral microbiome. In
addition, members of this genus belong to microbial communities of the gastrointestinal and …

Our objectives were to characterise the microbiota in cystic fibrosis (CF) bronchoalveolar
lavage fluid (BALF), and determine its relationship to inflammation and disease status. BALF …

The cystic fibrosis (CF) lung microbiome has been studied in children and adults; however,
little is known about its relationship to early disease progression. To better understand the …

Observations from studies during the last decade have changed the conventional view of
cystic fibrosis (CF) microbiology, which has traditionally focused on a limited suite of …

Context Disruption of gut microbiota may exacerbate severity of cystic fibrosis (CF). Vitamin
D deficiency is a common comorbidity in patients with CF that may influence composition of …

Background Pulmonary infection is the main cause of death in cystic fibrosis (CF).
Aspergillus fumigatus (AF) and Pseudomonas aeruginosa (PA) are the most prevalent …

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 …