Table-II.
The distribution of microorganisms isolated in the culture according to diagnosis
| n (%) | Total | CAP | AECOPD | Bronchiectasis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No isolated | 65 (33.0) | 57(38.8) | 6(14.3) | 2(25.0) |
| Normal flora | 70 (35.5) | 48(32.7) | 18(42.9) | 4(50.0) |
| S.pneumoniae | 32 (16.2) | 23(15.6) | 8(19.0) | 1(12.5) |
| M.catarrhalis | 12 (6.1) | 8(5.4) | 4(9.5) | - |
| S. aureus | 6 (3.0) | 5(3.4) | 1(2.4) | - |
| K. pneumoniae | 5 (2.5) | - | 4(9.5) | 1(12.5) |
| E. coli | 5 (2.5) | 4(2.7) | 1(2.4) | - |
| S.pneumoniae+ M.catarrhalis | 1 (0.5) | 1(0.7) | - | - |
| S.aureus+P.aeruginosa | 1 (0.5) | 1(0.7) | - | - |
CAP: community-acquired pneumonia, AECOPD: acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.