Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a life-shortening autosomal recessive genetic disorder caused by mutation in the gene encoding the CF transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR). Dysfunction in CFTR leads to the accumulation of thick and dehydrated mucus in …
Resources available in the human nasal cavity are limited. Therefore, to successfully colonize the nasal cavity, bacteria must compete for scarce nutrients. Competition may occur directly through interference (e.g., antibiotics) or indirectly by …