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Flow diagram showing patient enrollment. aUncertain pathogen, it is unclear whether the detected pathogen is pathogenic or colonizing bacteria; bRespiratory tract specimens, including sputum, alveolar lavage fluid, and lung biopsy tissue.
Abbreviations: LRTIs, lower respiratory tract infections; LRTDs, lower respiratory tract diseases.
