Evaluation of semi-quantitative compared to quantitative cultures of tracheal aspirates for the yield of culturable respiratory pathogens – a cross-sectional study
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DOI: 10.1186/s12890-020-01311-7
Abstract: Background Diagnosis of lower respiratory tract infections (LRTI) depends on the presence of clinical, radiological and microbiological findings. Endotracheal suction aspirate (ETSA) is the commonest respiratory sample sent for culture from intubated patients. Very few… read more here.
Keywords: quantitative cultures; quantitative semi; culture; compared quantitative ... See more keywords