Description:
This article focuses on a 15-year-old male with a history of
cystic fibrosis and allergic bronchopulmonary aspergilosis. He presented with
increasing producing cough producing thick mucus and shortness of breath. Learners
are encouraged to read the case study to determine the cause of the patient's
symptoms.
Learning Objectives:
- Reflect on a case study outlining Herbaspirillum
- Discuss the clinical presentation of Herbaspirillum
- Discuss the antimicrobial susceptibilities of Herbaspirillum
Author(s):
Anamarija Morovic, MD
Connie Meeks, RN
Ashley Bowman, MT(ASCP)
Joel Mortensen, PhD
Launched: 2010