In cystic fibrosis, it can cause "cepacia syndrome" which is characterized by a rapidly progressive fever, uncontrolled bronchopneumonia, weight loss, and possibly death.
Na fibrose quística, pode causar a chamada "síndrome cepacia", que se caracteriza por unha febre progresiva rápida, broncopneumonía incontrolada, perda de peso, e posible morte.