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Microscopy and culture positivity in sputum samples of lower respiratory tract infection patients (n=150)
| Microscopy (KOH mount) | Culture | Total | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Positive | Negative | |||
| Positive, n (%) | 17 (11) | 3 (2) | 20 (13) | <0.00001 |
| Negative, n (%) | 12 (8) | 118 (78) | 130 (87) | |
| Total, n (%) | 29 (19) | 121 (80) | 150 | |
KOH: Potassium hydroxide
