Question

A 34-year-old patient presents with recurrent episodes of cough, fever, and foul-smelling sputum. They have a history of repeated respiratory infections since childhood. High-resolution CT shows bronchiectasis. Which organism is most commonly associated with chronic infection in bronchiectasis?

Accepted Answer

Pseudomonas aeruginosa

Answer

Streptococcus pneumoniae

Answer

Haemophilus influenzae

Answer

Moraxella catarrhalis

Answer

Staphylococcus aureus

Practice question

A 34-year-old patient presents with recurrent episodes of cough, fever, and foul-smelling sputum. They have a history of repeated respiratory infections since childhood. High-resolution CT shows bronchiectasis. Which organism is most commonly associated with chronic infection in bronchiectasis?