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Number of bacterial species identified in bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) sample relative to the number of days for which the patient was on a ventilator before collection of the sample. Each point represents an individual BAL sample. Closed circles represent patients who were not receiving antibiotics at the time of sample collection. Closed triangles represent patients who were receiving antibiotic treatment at the time of sample collection.
