“…For over a decade, CF centers have been progressively implementing more rigorous infection prevention and control strategies to reduce the risk for patient-to-patient transmission of CF pathogens and acquisition from the natural and/or health-care environment. 22,23 Furthermore, the prevalence of B cepacia complex, H influenzae, and P aeruginosa also decreased. While successful early eradication strategies for P aeruginosa have been well studied, 24,25 eradication studies have not been performed for B cepacia complex and H influenzae.…”