From: Impact of microbial Aetiology on mortality in severe community-acquired pneumonia
Microbiological Test | Performed (n = 117) | Yield of test |
---|---|---|
Urine Streptococcal Antigen | 111 (94.9) | 18 (16.2) |
Urine Legionella Antigen | 111 (93.2) | 2 (1.8) |
Respiratory cultures | 117 (100) | 30 (25.6) |
Acid-Fast Bacilli Smear | 109 (93.2) | 2 (1.8) |
Mycobacterium culture | 51 (43.6) | 3 (5.9) |
Blood cultures | 117 (100) | 14 (12.0) |
Atypical bacterial and viruses Multiplex PCR | 117 (100) | 57 (48.7) |