Antimicrobial Resistance in Common Respiratory Pathogens of Chronic Bronchiectasis Patients: A Literature Review

• Main Authors: Riccardo Inchingolo (Author), Chiara Pierandrei (Author), Giuliano Montemurro (Author), Andrea Smargiassi (Author), Franziska Michaela Lohmeyer (Author), Angela Rizzi (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2021-03-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis is a chronic disorder in which immune system dysregulation and impaired airway clearance cause mucus accumulation and consequent increased susceptibility to lung infections. The presence of pathogens in the lower respiratory tract causes a vicious circle resulting...