Find out more about how Burkholderia cepacia evades the natural defences of people with cystic fibrosis and the new treatments being developed to treat it.
Group A streptococcus (known as “Strep A”) is a common cause of mild infection in children and adults, most commonly of the throat (sometimes called “strep throat”). Group A strep is usually sensitive to most antibiotics including penicillin.
When Ben started documenting the birth of his baby boy Rufus and their journey with cystic fibrosis (CF) on Twitter back in July, he could never have imagined how his family’s story would capture the hearts and minds of people from all over the world. We chatted to Ben, wife Alix and older son Henry about the supportive community they’ve found on social media, the moment they got to bring Rufus home after 12 long weeks in hospital, and their hopes for their little boy’s future.
Our supporter Charlie Merriman, 29, talks to us about his new play all about cystic fibrosis (CF), making CF part of the mainstream conversation, and the need for more research to make sure everyone with CF can access the treatments they need.
