Table 2.
Characteristics of children participating in the longitudinal study
| Subject | Gender | Age (at baseline) (yr) | Sampling period | No. of samples | Antibiotic history |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patient sibling pair 1 | |||||
| Patient with CFb | Female | 13 | October 2007–August 2009 | 7 | Yesa |
| Sibling | Female | 9 | August 2007–August 2009 | 8 | NAd |
| Patient sibling pair 2 | |||||
| Patient with CFc | Female | 2 | August 2007–May 2009 | 8 | Yesa |
| Sibling | Female | 5 | August 2007–May 2009 | 8 | NA |
a
See Table S2 in the supplemental material.
b
Patient 1 is a female with persistent bronchopulmonary obstruction. The patient is chronically colonized with Staphylococcus aureus and Achromobacter xylosoxidans and has a history of intensive antibiotic treatment courses. Stool samples were yellow-brown appearance and had a Bristol stool score of 6.
c
Patient 2 is a female with chronic S. aureus and Haemophilus influenzae infections. Stool samples were brown and had a Bristol stool score of 5.
d
NA, not applicable.