Mirela R. Ferreira

Convergent genetic evolution within Burkholderia multivorans chronic infections correlates with lung function decline in cystic fibrosis patients

The patterns and pathways of pathogen adaptation during chronic infections can reveal the gateways microbes must unlock to colonize and persist. In chronic lung infections of cystic fibrosis (CF) patients, a longtime goal has been to anticipate disease outcome and to improve treatment. Understanding of these processes...