Which of the following organisms is unlikely to be found in the sputum of patients with cystic fibrosis?
High-Yield Explanation
In patients with cystic fibrosis, Hemophilus influenzae and Staphylococcus aureus are responsible for early colonisation. Later Pseudomonas is the main organism colonising the airways in 50% of patients, followed by Burkholderia cepacia. Aspergillus fumigatus is the most common fungus that can colonize airways with/ without causing any lung disease. It can be found in airways of normal people as well as cystic fibrosis.