MODEL RELEASED. Antibiotic therapy for respiratory infection in cystic fibrosis (CF). Nurse preparing an intravenous infusion of the cephalosporin antibiotic Ceftazidime,delivered via a cannula in a vein in the girl's arm. Cystic fibrosis is an inherited disorder that results in an overproduction of thick mucus,which obstructs the bronchi,intestinal glands & pancreas. Severe respiratory infections are a common complication. Advances in molecular genetics have resulted in the identification of the CF gene,which is used as the basis for diagnostic tests & subsequent counselling of CF gene carriers | |
Licence : | Droits gérés |
Crédit: | Science Photo Library / RVI, NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE / SIMON FRASER |
Taille de l’image : | 4635 px × 3501 px |
Model Release : | Disponible |
Property Release : | Non requis |
Restrictions : | - |