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Routine sampling to detect airway infection.
| Age group | Sputum, N (%) | Laryngeal aspirate, N (%) | Cough swab, N (%) | Nasal swab or lavage, N (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Children | 21.0 (95.5) | 4.0 (18.2) | 16.0 (72.7) | 5.0 (22.7) |
| Adults | 3.0 (100) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Children and adults | 17.5 (97.2) | 4.0 (22.2) | 8.5 (47.2) | 6.5 (36.1) |
| Totala | 41.5 (96.5) | 8.0 (18.6) | 24.5 (57.0) | 11.5 (26.7) |
a Number (%) of centers.
