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Pro-Con debates Infection Prevention and Control in Cystic Fibrosis

 

Pro con debates : Infection prevention and control in cystic fibrosis: One size fits all - The argument against

Person to person transmission of resistant organisms in people with CF can lead to chronic lung infection and worsened pulmonary function. This paper discusses infection prevention and control measures and argues against a "One size fits all" policy.

Smyth AR, Smith SJ, Rowbotham NJ. Infection prevention and control in cystic fibrosis: One size fits all The argument against. Paediatric Respiratory Reviews 2020;36:94-96. 

Posted on Tuesday 1st December 2020

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