Table 4.
Items used for diagnosis |
Under 60 y of age |
No or minor underlying disease |
Stubborn cough |
Poor chest auscultatory findings |
No sputum or etiological agent identified by rapid diagnosis |
A peripheral white blood cell count <10 000/μL |
Items used for diagnosis |
Under 60 y of age |
No or minor underlying disease |
Stubborn cough |
Poor chest auscultatory findings |
No sputum or etiological agent identified by rapid diagnosis |
A peripheral white blood cell count <10 000/μL |