Mycobacterium abscessus infection in a young man with cystic fibrosis: a case report and literature review

BackgroundCystic fibrosis (CF) is a rare autosomal recessive disorder caused by mutations in the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) gene. Although relatively common in Caucasian populations, CF is rare in China, where it frequently presents with non-specific respiratory sympt...

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Main Authors:	Ling Luo, Zhuoyao Guo, Weicheng Chen, Yanghong Zheng, Chen Chen, Qiang Li, Na Wang, Yingqun Ji, Jing Hua
Format:	Artigo
Language:	Inglês
Published:	Frontiers Media S.A. 2026-05-01
Series:	Frontiers in Pediatrics
Subjects:	bronchiectasis case report CFTR gene CFTR modulators cystic fibrosis Mycobacterium abscessus
Online Access:	https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fped.2026.1737211/full
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