Which is the most common organism causing chronic lung disease in patients with cystic fibrosis?
Correct Answer: Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Description: Pseudomonas aeuroginosa is the most common organism causing chronic lung disease in patients with cystic fibrosis. In young children with cystic fibrosis, Staphylococcus aureus and Hemophilus influenzae are the most common pathogens. The prevelance of Pseudomonas aeruginosa increases with increasing age.
Category:
Pediatrics
Get More
Subject Mock Tests
Practice with over 200,000 questions from various medical subjects and improve your knowledge.
Attempt a mock test nowMock Exam
Take an exam with 100 random questions selected from all subjects to test your knowledge.
Coming SoonGet More
Subject Mock Tests
Try practicing mock tests with over 200,000 questions from various medical subjects.
Attempt a mock test now