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June Kehlet Marthin, ERS 2021: The International BEAT-PCD Consensus Statement

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Published Online: Sep 9th 2021

We were delighted to talk with Dr June Kehlet Marthin around the international consensus statement for infection prevention and control in patients with primary ciliary dyskinesia.

The abstract ‘International BEAT-PCD Consensus Statement for infection prevention and control in Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia in collaboration with ERN-LUNG PCD Core Network and patient representatives.’ was presented at ERS International Congress 2021, 5-8 September 2021.

Questions

  1. What are the major challenges in disease control and preventing infection in primary ciliary dyskinesia? (0:33)
  2. Which organisations have been involved in producing the international consensus statement? (2:06)
  3. Could you give us a brief overview of the contents of this statement? (3:00)
  4. How has the COVID-19 pandemic influenced the statement? (4:51)
  5. What were the strengths and limitations of the study? (6:03)

Disclosures: June Kehlet Marthin has nothing to disclose in relation to this video.

Support: Interview and filming supported by Touch Medical Media. Interview conducted by Victoria Jones.

Filmed as a highlight of ERS 2021 (Virtual).

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