Lung puncture aspiration in the diagnosis of acute pneumonias.
Indian Pediatr
;
1991 Jun; 28(6): 647-52
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ABSTRACT
The present study was carried out in 100 children of acute pneumonia to establish the diagnosis of etiologic agents. Clinico-radiological assessment and routine investigations including sputum, throat swab and blood culture did not help in identifying the offending micro-organisms. The bacteriological examination of lung puncture aspirate was the most satisfactory tool for the etiological diagnosis. Direct smear examination/culture were positive in 50% aspirates. On cytology, definite epithelioid granulomas indicated tuberculous infection. However, in direct smear/culture negative patients, predominant mononuclear cell infiltration in the aspirated material may indicate non-pyogenic infection. Staphylococcus aureus (22%) was the commonest organism causing pneumonia in the present study.
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Asunto principal:
Neumonía
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Esputo
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Biopsia con Aguja
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Humanos
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Niño
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Preescolar
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Enfermedad Aguda
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Adolescente
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Lactante
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Revista:
Indian Pediatr
Año:
1991
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