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The presence of three pathogenic bacterial species in the sputum samples of patients with CF and other respiratory disorders. Note that one patient may have more than one bacterial species
| Patients (n) | P. aeruginosa, n (%) | S. aureus, n (%) | H. influenzae, n (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| CF (130) | 51 (39.2) | 38 (29.2) | 13 (10.0) |
| CF < 18 years (52) | 9 (17.3) | 16 (30.8) | 6 (11.5) |
| CF ≥ 18 years (78) | 42 (53.8) | 22 (28.2) | 7 (9.0) |
| Other respiratory disorders (186) | 32 (17.2) | 15 (8.1) | 21 (11.3) |
