Diagnostic Value of Nasopharyngeal Aspirates in Children with Lower Respiratory Tract Infections
Background: The accuracy of nasopharyngeal aspirate (NPA) specimens in detecting lower respiratory pathogens remains controversial. The objective of this study was to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of aspirates (NPAs) specimen in lower respiratory tract infections (LRTIs) in children. Methods: The...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer
2017-01-01
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| Series: | Chinese Medical Journal |
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| Online Access: | http://www.cmj.org/article.asp?issn=0366-6999;year=2017;volume=130;issue=6;spage=647;epage=651;aulast=Lu |