Observational analysis reveals that mucus composition influences co-infection by Aspergillus and Pseudomonas, suggesting potential treatment pathways.
Aspergillus fumigatus is a significant airway pathogen in chronic suppurative lung diseases. Poore et al. demonstrate the impact of mucus composition, and the importance of competition with Pseudomonas aeruginosa that reduces fungal growth in co-infection https://bit.ly/4mdTvYQ.
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