Abstract
We prospectively studied the feasibility and effectiveness of sputum induction in obtaining good quality sputum and its subsequent bacterial yield in children with clinically suspected acute lower-respiratory-tract infection (aLRTI). Good quality sputum was collected in 89/98 (91%) patients. Sputum cultures revealed ≥1 bacterial pathogens in 22 cases (25%). Adverse events were infrequent and mild (6%). Sputum induction is feasible in young children and leads to an increased number of etiological diagnoses of aLRTI.
Original language | English |
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Article number | : 2333794X16636504 |
Journal | Global pediatric health |
Volume | 3 |
Early online date | 4 Mar 2016 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Mar 2016 |
Keywords
- child
- sputum induction
- acute lower respiratory tract infection
- bacterial pathogens
- thoracic X-ray