Your patient with cystic fibrosis appears to have a pulmonary infection.What organism is most likely involved?

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Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a common organism found in the respiratory tract of patients with cystic fibrosis and is associated with chronic pulmonary infections. It is often resistant to many antibiotics, making treatment challenging. Klebsiella and E.coli are not commonly associated with pulmonary infections in patients with cystic fibrosis. Staphylococcus aureus can also be seen in these patients but is less common compared to Pseudomonas aeruginosa.

Your Patient with Cystic Fibrosis Appears to Have a Pulmonary