A comparison of induced and expectorated sputum for the diagnosis of Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia
ML Metersky, J Aslenzadeh, P Stelmach - Chest, 1998 - Elsevier
Study objectives To compare the sensitivities of expectorated and induced sputum for the
diagnosis of Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia (PCP). Design Retrospective review. Setting
Academic medical center. Patients Forty-five patients diagnosed as having PCP who had
direct fluorescent antibody testing for P carinii on either expectorated or induced sputum.
Results Patients were stratified according to the method of sputum production (induced vs
expectorated). The two groups were similar with respect to demographic characteristics, use …
diagnosis of Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia (PCP). Design Retrospective review. Setting
Academic medical center. Patients Forty-five patients diagnosed as having PCP who had
direct fluorescent antibody testing for P carinii on either expectorated or induced sputum.
Results Patients were stratified according to the method of sputum production (induced vs
expectorated). The two groups were similar with respect to demographic characteristics, use …