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Research Paper | Medical Microbiology | India | Volume 7 Issue 2, February 2018
Association of Severity of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease with Sputum Bacterial Isolation
Theresia Risa Davita | Abhishrut Pramod Jog
Abstract: Background Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease is a frequent respiratory disease seen in chronic smokers. These patients suffer from episodes of exacerbations, commonly caused by bacterial infection. The study aimed at finding association of COPD severity with the bacteria isolated. Methods The study was conducted in Silchar Medical College, Assam in 114 patients. Sputum samples were sent for culture testing. Spirometry was performed to grade the severity. Results A significant association was found between increasing severity and greater isolation of Gram Negative bacteria (p-value < 0.05). Conclusion Gram Negative bacteria are a common cause of exacerbations in more severe cases of COPD.
Keywords: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Exacerbation, Sputum, Bacteria
Edition: Volume 7 Issue 2, February 2018,
Pages: 1146 - 1150
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Analysis Study Research Paper, Medical Microbiology, India, Volume 11 Issue 8, August 2022
Pages: 1411 - 1413Analysis of Different Tests for Diagnosis of Pulmonary Tuberculosis
Anita Kulkarni [3] | Dr. Kirti Dubey | Dr. Pallavi Wanjari | Dr. Yagnesh Thakar
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Research Paper, Medical Microbiology, India, Volume 11 Issue 12, December 2022
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Dr. Ranjan Kumar Samal | Dr Sudipta Kumar Ram