Bacteriological findings in transtracheal aspirates from patients with chronic bronchitis and bronchiectasis: a preliminary report
Bjerkestrand, G.; Digranes, A.; Schreiner, A.
Scandinavian Journal of Respiratory Diseases 56(4): 201-207
1975
ISSN/ISBN: 0036-5572 PMID: 1198085 Document Number: 96096
Thirty-six transtracheal aspirates from 34 patients with chronic bronchitis and bronchiectasis were examined bacteriologically. Bacteria were isolated from 30 aspirates, 23 of which yielded pure culture. Anaerobic bacteria were found in three aspirates, all in pure culture. This preliminary report indicates a greater complexity of the microbial flora in chronic bronchitis and bronchiectasis than hitherto appreciated.