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Viral Co-infection in Community Acquired Pneumonia (CAP): A Cross Sectional Study

Meli Yusanti, Oea Khairsyaf, Irvan Medison Abstract Background : Viral is one of infectious organism in community acquired pneumonia (CAP), however it can’t be detected by conventional microbiological test. Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test has ability to identify viral on naso-oropharingeal swab in patient with CAP. Methods : It is a prospective cross sectional study. […]

Characteristics of Acute Exacerbation COPD in Relation to Bacterial Sputum Culture Result at Dr. Moewardi Hospital Surakarta

Suradi, Sutanto YS, Reviono, Harsini, Marhendra D. J Respir Indo.2012;32(4):218-22. Abstract Background: Respiratory tract infections are the leading cause of acute exacerbation of COPD (AECOPD). The aim of this study was to investigate the frequency of bacterial infection, bacterial profile, antibiotics sensitivity and comparison of patient characteristics according to sputum culture. Methods: A cross sectional […]