TABLE 2.
Range of NTHi infection and rate of MEE
| Groupa | NTHi infection, CFU/mouse | Rate of culture positive MEE, no. positive/total (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Control | 0 | 0/10 (0) |
| Day 3 | 2.4 × 103–1.1 × 106 | 10/10 (100) |
| Day 14 | 0 × 106–1.3 × 106 | 4/7 (57) |
| 1 mo | 0 × 106–1.6 × 106 | 4/10 (40) |
| 2 mo | 0 × 104–5.4 × 104 | 3/8 (38) |
MEEs were collected from 7 to 10 mice at day 3, day 14, 1 month, and 2 months after injection with NTHi and ET blockage.