Indications : The test is usually ordered for those suffering from blocked air passages and persistent productive cough. Sputum is mucus- like substance produced by the lungs. An early morning, deep ...
Tests that can replace sputum smear microscopy have been identified as a top priority diagnostic need for tuberculosis by the World Health Organization. High-quality evidence on diagnostic accuracy ...
A 56-year-old woman presents to her GP with a five-year history of a chronic cough that is productive of purulent sputum. She has required two to three courses of oral antibiotics per year over the ...
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