Sputum Gram stain test is sensitive and highly specific for identifying the main causative pathogens in adult patients with CAP

Authors

  • Asier Mitxelena Osakidetza

Keywords:

Pneumonia, sputum, sensitivity, specificity

Abstract

Sensitivity and specificity of 0.59 and 0.87 for S.pneumoniae; 0.78 and 0.96 for H.influenzae; 0.72 and 0.97 for S.aureus; 0.64 and 0.99 for Gram negatives.

Author Biography

Asier Mitxelena, Osakidetza

Barne-Medikuntzako medikua Donostia Ospitale Unibertsitarioan

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Published

2019-12-27

How to Cite

Mitxelena, A. (2019). Sputum Gram stain test is sensitive and highly specific for identifying the main causative pathogens in adult patients with CAP. Osagaiz: Osasun-Zientzien Aldizkaria, 3(2). Retrieved from https://aldizkariak.ueu.eus/index.php/osagaiz/article/view/282

Issue

Vol. 3 No. 2 (2019)

Section

Kritikoki Aztertutako Testuak