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2) Viral infections with the usual respiratory viral pathogens.
3) Infection with mycobacteria, typical and atypical.
4) Fungal and parasitic infections are rare causes of pulmonary exacerbations.
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1) Acquisition of new bacterial pathogens like Burkholderia cepacia species, or emergence of antibiotic-resistant organisms.2) Viral infections with the usual respiratory viral pathogens.
3) Infection with mycobacteria, typical and atypical.
4) Fungal and parasitic infections are rare causes of pulmonary exacerbations.
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ABOUT THE NON-INFECTIOUS CAUSES OF DETERIORATING PULMONARY STATUS?
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