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Sputum cultures under stability and exacerbation
| Stable | Exacerbated | |
|---|---|---|
| n | 14 | 15 |
| Positive culture for PPM, n (%) | 12 (86) | 10 (67) |
| Polymicrobial cultures, n (%) | 4 (29) | 3 (20) |
| Microorganisms | ||
| Pseudomonas aeruginosa | 5 (42) | 3 (30) |
| Haemophilus influenza | 4 (33) | 4 (40) |
| Moraxella catarrhalis | 2 (17) | 1 (10) |
| Streptococcus pneumonia | 2 (17) | 1 (10) |
| Escherichia coli | 1 (8) | – |
| Alcaligenes spp. | 1 (8) | 1 (10) |
| Staphylococcus aureus | – | 1 (10) |
| Haemophilus parainfluenzae | – | 1 (10) |
| Stenotrophomonas maltophilia | – | 1 (10) |
