Pulmonary & Respiratory Medicine

Department of Respiratory Medicine, King George Medical University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India

Publications

• Research Article   
  A Study of 99 Broncho-Alveolar Lavages in Lower Respiratory Tract Infections Patients
  Author(s): Ankit Kumar*, Laxmi Devi, Yogendra Narayan Verma, Shubham Chandra, Shivanki Agarwal and Parul Sharma
  
  Introduction: LRTIs are a common cause of death in both children and adults worldwide. It has significant burden on healthcare resources. These infections can be caused by a variety of microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites. The diagnosis of LRTIs can be challenging, as the symptoms can be nonspecific and the underlying cause can be multifactorial. Bronchoscopy allows the identification and management of LRTIs by allowing for the collection of lower respiratory tract specimens for microbiological evaluation. Bronchoscopy can provide valuable information about the diagnosis and management of LRTIs, as it can provide valuable information about the underlying pathology and the causative organism. The aim of this study is to investigate 99 broncho-alveolar lavages in LRTI patients, with a focus on broncho-alveolar lavage acid fast bacilli smear .. Read More»
  DOI: 10.37421/2161-105X. 2023.13.655

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