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. 2011 Jun 8;11:163. doi: 10.1186/1471-2334-11-163

Table 5.

Classification of invasive aspergillosis by positive microbiological culture

positive microbiological samples/ alerts proven
n = 56
probable
n = 25
possible
n = 133
total
n = 214 (%)
microbiological culture 41 17 49 107 (50%)

broncho alveolar lavage 20 14 27 61 (29%)

bronchial secretion 13 7 26 46 (21%)

tracheal secretion 14 9 26 40 (19%)