Abstract:Background: Cystic fibrosis (CF) and non-CF bronchiectasis (BX) are lung diseases characterised by severe chronic infections. Fungal and bacterial components of infection are both recognized. Recent molecular investigation of sputum from patients with CF and BX has revealed a complex mycobiome. However, little is known about how fungal and bacterial organisms interact or whether the interactions impact on disease outcomes. Methods: Quantitative PCR and next generation sequencing of ITS2 and 16S rRNA gene was c… Show more
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