Symposium on Cystic Fibrosis as Part of the XXII Kashkinsky Readings

The All-Russian Congress on Medical Microbiology, Clinical Mycology and Immunology (XXII Kashkinsky Readings) was held in St. Petersburg from July 13 – 15, 2019.

The symposium Microbiological Diagnosis of Respiratory Infections in Cystic Fibrosis Patients was held on June 14 as part of the Congress.

Lecture Topics:

• “The Microbiome of the Respiratory Tract in Cystic Fibrosis Patients,” O. L. Voronina (Moscow)
• “Key Aspects of the Microbiological Diagnosis of the Respiratory Tract in CF Patients,” S. V. Polikarpova (Moscow)
• “Organization of Microbiological Diagnosis with CF in the Regions: The Experience of the Samara Province,” O. V. Kondratenko (Samara)
• “Rare and Atypical Pathogens in Diseases of the Respiratory System: Modern Capabilities of Laboratory Diagnosis,” A. V. Lyamin (Samara)
• “Fungal Infections in Cystic Fibrosis Patients,” Yu. V. Borzova (St. Petersburg)

The Ostrova Foundation provided financial support for two speakers to participate in the event.