The goal of this observational study o is to define whether, how and to what extent treatment with Trikafta/Kaftrio directly affects Pseudomonas aeruginosa in individuals with cystic fibrosis. The main questions it aims to answer are: * whether Trikafta/Kaftrio affects the bacterial phenotypes and susceptibility to antibiotics; * whether Trikafta/Kaftrio impacts the bacterial virulence. Participants will be asked the permission to store and analyze P. aeruginosa isolates collected from respiratory samples for usual care plans before the initiation of treatment with Trikafta/Kaftrio and after 12 and 18 months of treatment. The results of bacterial analysis will be matched with clinical data at the specific time-points. We expect to define effects of Trikafta/Kaftrio on P. aeruginosa and identify bacterial phenotypes as possible risk factors for its efficacy.
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bacterial phenotypes
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respiratory function
Timeframe: 0-18 months