Respiratory viruses: What is their role in acute exacerbations in children with cystic fibrosis?

Hizal M., Yalcin E., ALP A., Ozden M., Karakaya J., Eryilmaz Polat S., ...More

PEDIATRIC PULMONOLOGY, vol.55, no.7, pp.1646-1652, 2020 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 55 Issue: 7
  • Publication Date: 2020
  • Doi Number: 10.1002/ppul.24750
  • Journal Name: PEDIATRIC PULMONOLOGY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, CAB Abstracts, EMBASE, MEDLINE, Veterinary Science Database
  • Page Numbers: pp.1646-1652
  • Keywords: cystic fibrosis, respiratory viral infections, PULMONARY EXACERBATIONS, TRACT INFECTIONS, RHINOVIRUS, ADULTS, SPUTUM
  • Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background Respiratory viruses (RVs) are frequently present in the airways of patients with cystic fibrosis (CF) during pulmonary exacerbations (PEx).