People with cystic fibrosis are vulnerable to germs that can cause serious infections. These infections are often difficult to treat with antibiotics so it is important to keep these ‘bugs’ from spreading. Germs are everywhere and cannot be avoided, but there are effective ways to lessen risks.
Read Infection Control and Cystic Fibrosis to learn more about preventing the spread of germs.
Burkholderia cepacia Questions & Answers
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) Questions & Answers
CCFF’s Infection Control Policy
Reviewed/updated: 2009-09-01