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It has been estimated that 5000–10 000 acid fast bacilli (AFB) must be present in sputum for detection by smear testing, whereas only 10–100 viable organisms are required for a sputum culture to be ...
The samples were subjected to Ziehl-Neelsen-stained sputum smear microscopy and Lowestein-Jensen medium culture, which were defined as gold standard tests for mycobacteria, and polymerase chain ...
Among hospitalized veterans, a prior RSV or flu infection more than doubles the odds of a secondary pneumococcal infection, whereas prior SARS-CoV-2 infection is linked to a reduced risk.
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Health and Me on MSNUnexpected Sign Of Lung Conditions Can Be Hidden Right At Your FingertipsSometimes signs of chronic and serious diseases can show up in the most unexpected ways and places. One such condition is Bronchiectasis. It is a chronic lung condition that damages your airways, ...
Objectives To investigate the association between benzodiazepine (BZD) use and the risk of chronic-onset poststroke pneumonia. Design Population-based propensity-matched retrospective cohort study.
Chronic active Epstein-Barr virus infection (CAEBV) is a lymphoproliferative disorder characterized by persistent EBV infection, which can lead to multi-organ involvement. This case describes a child ...
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