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Bacterial and viral nucleic acid detected by qPCR from middle ear fluid (MEF) samples from children undergoing tympanostomy tube insertion for otitis media with effusion
| Organism name | Number of PCR-positive MEF (n = 48) | Number detected alone | Number detected with other bacteria and/or viruses |
|---|---|---|---|
| S. pneumoniae | 15 | 5 | 10 |
| A. otitidis | 15 | 6 | 9 |
| M. catarrhalis | 14 | 9 | 5 |
| H. influenzae | 5 | 4 | 1 |
| M. pneumoniae | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Rhinoviruses | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Coronavirus OC43 virus | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Influenza B virus | 1 | 1 | 0 |
