Question

A 30-year-old with cystic fibrosis presents with increased sputum and difficulty breathing. Which organism is most commonly associated with chronic infection in adult cystic fibrosis patients?

Accepted Answer

Pseudomonas aeruginosa

Answer

Staphylococcus aureus

Answer

Haemophilus influenzae

Answer

Burkholderia cepacia

Answer

Streptococcus pneumoniae

Practice question

A 30-year-old with cystic fibrosis presents with increased sputum and difficulty breathing. Which organism is most commonly associated with chronic infection in adult cystic fibrosis patients?