Question 199 · LEK · Cystic fibrosis
The characteristic features of cystic fibrosis do not include:
- A. hemoptysis.
- B. chronic infection with Mycoplasma pneumoniae and/or Chlamydia trachomatis.
- C. changes in X-ray: recurrent atelectasis, bronchiectasis.
- D. nasal polyps.
- E. chronic sinusitis.
Hint
Recall which bacteria typically colonise the airways in cystic fibrosis and whether atypical pathogens belong to that list.
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