Infection and Immunity to Staphylococcus aureus and Haemophilus influenzae
1990; Humana Press; Linguagem: Inglês
10.1007/978-1-4612-0475-6_5
AutoresDavid P. Greenberg, Harris R. Stutman,
Tópico(s)Pediatric health and respiratory diseases
ResumoStaphylococcus aureus is often the first bacterial pathogen to colonize the respiratory tract of young cystic fibrosas (CF) children (1). In addition, S. aureus appears to play an important role in the pathogenesis of CF pulmonary tissue injury. In contrast Haemophilus influenzae is found less frequently in CF respiratory secretions than S. aureus, and its role in pulmonary tissue injury is unclear. Presented below is a review of the microbiologie and immunologie data evaluating the significance of these organisms in CF patients. A brief discussion of the diagnosis and management of S.aureus and H. influenzae pulmonary infections in CF patients is also provided.
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