Due to a variable number of missing values, the number (n) of data points that were included in the analysis is indicated with each category.Abbreviations: FCT, Federal Capital Territory; LGA, Local G
*Values are medians (range).*Duration of chronic infection is only recorded for P. aeruginosa infections.FEV1, forced expiratory volume in 1 s.FVC, forced vital capacity.
Tissue samples were collected in saline and processed within 2 hours after surgery. No antiprotease treatment was used to allow subsequent assessment of tissue proteolytic activities. Patients were fr
