Evidence of coinfection with distinct strains of Burkholderia multivorans in a cystic fibrosis patient

We report a Cystic Fibrosis patient with chronic Burkholderia multivorans infection involving persistency of one strain and temporary, consecutive coinfection with two different strains. Comparison of the colony morphology with the genotype revealed no correlation. These data are important for inter...

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Published in:Infection 2006-10, Vol.34 (5), p.289-291
Main Authors: Wellinghausen, N, Köthe, J
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Burkholderia cepacia complex - classification
Burkholderia cepacia complex - genetics
Burkholderia Infections - etiology
Burkholderia multivorans
Cystic Fibrosis - microbiology
Electrophoresis, Gel, Pulsed-Field
Humans
Male
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Summary:We report a Cystic Fibrosis patient with chronic Burkholderia multivorans infection involving persistency of one strain and temporary, consecutive coinfection with two different strains. Comparison of the colony morphology with the genotype revealed no correlation. These data are important for interpretation of clinical outcome and transmission studies in CF patients.
ISSN:0300-8126
1439-0973
DOI:10.1007/s15010-006-5608-4