Cystic fibrosis

Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a genetic disorder characterized by the production of sweat with a high salt content and mucus secretions with an abnormal viscosity.

Unexplained fevers

Episodes of fever for which no infectious cause can be identified.


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8473759
 FEMALE Adult
Candidaemia: risk factors in patients with cystic fibrosis who have totally implantable venous access systems.
Horn CK, Conway SP.
J Infect. 1993;26(2):127-32.
Unexplained fever in high risk patients with cystic fibrosis who have indwelling venous access systems should be treated empirically with antifungal agents while awaiting blood culture results.