Table 2.
Detection of Bacteria and Virus in Relation to Asthma Status.
N=1,221 | No Asthma (N=576) | Asthma (N=645) | p-value |
---|---|---|---|
No bacteria | 167 (29%) | 187 (29%) | 0.99 |
M. catarrhalis | 56 (10%) | 68 (11%) | 0.64 |
S. pneumoniae | 90 (16%) | 108 (17%) | 0.60 |
H. influenzae | 308 (53%) | 350 (54%) | 0.78 |
RV | 230 (40%) | 251 (39%) | 0.72 |
RV=Rhinovirus