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Cystic fibrosis pulmonary exacerbations attributable to respiratory syncytial virus and influenza: a population-based study.


AUTHORS

Somayaji R , Goss CH , Khan U , Neradilek M , Neuzil KM , Ortiz JR , . Clinical infectious diseases : an official publication of the Infectious Diseases Society of America. 2017 3 9; ().

ABSTRACT

Characterization of the role of respiratory viral pathogens on cystic fibrosis (CF) pulmonary disease is needed. We aimed to determine the association of influenza and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) activity with risk of pulmonary exacerbation (PEx) in persons with CF in the United States.


Characterization of the role of respiratory viral pathogens on cystic fibrosis (CF) pulmonary disease is needed. We aimed to determine the association of influenza and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) activity with risk of pulmonary exacerbation (PEx) in persons with CF in the United States.


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