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Origin of NTHI isolates used in the cross-reactivity assays
| Strain | Biotype | Isolation sitea |
|---|---|---|
| UC19 | I | Sputum |
| UC27 | II | Sputum |
| UC28 | II | Middle ear |
| UC77 | I | Middle ear |
| UC84 | IV | Middle ear |
| UC103 | II | Sputum |
Sputum was obtained from infected patients with chronic respiratory disease, and middle ear fluid was obtained from patients with otitis media.
