Utility of Induced Sputum in Assessing Bacterial Etiology for Community-Acquired Pneumonia in Hospitalized Children.
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DOI: 10.1093/jpids/piac014
Abstract: BACKGROUND Diagnostic testing for bacterial etiology of community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) is insensitive. Induced sputum (IS) is an attractive option for the evaluation of the lower respiratory tract. METHODS Children aged 0-18 years with CAP were… read more here.
Keywords: radiographic cap; bacterial etiology; pathogen; community ... See more keywords