| Diagnosis of bacterial infections of the lung. | |
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PMID: 3552385 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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This report reviews basic principles behind the choice of specimens in the identification of respiratory bacterial pathogens. It then reviews the major bacterial pathogens and specific specimen sources, covering the strong points, drawbacks, and controversies surrounding the various diagnostic techniques such as sputum Gram stain and culture, transtracheal aspiration, transthoracic needle aspiration, and bronchoscopy. |
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Authors:
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J G Bartlett |
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Type: Journal Article |
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Title: Clinics in chest medicine Volume: 8 ISSN: 0272-5231 ISO Abbreviation: Clin. Chest Med. Publication Date: 1987 Mar |
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Created Date: 1987-06-19 Completed Date: 1987-06-19 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
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Nlm Unique ID: 7907612 Medline TA: Clin Chest Med Country: UNITED STATES |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 119-34 Citation Subset: IM |
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Bacteria
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isolation & purification Bacterial Infections / diagnosis*, microbiology Bacteriological Techniques Bronchoscopy Humans Pneumonia / diagnosis*, microbiology Sputum / microbiology Suction |
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