Potential Microorganisms from Bronchial Lavage Fluid in Bronchiectasis Patients: Bacteria, Nontuberculous Mycobacteria, and Fungi.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Bronchiectasis is a chronic lung disease characterized by irreversible bronchial dilation, often accompanied by persistent infections. Compared to sputum, the microbiological results of bronchial lavage fluid (BLF) from stable bronchiectasis patients are typically less explored. There is emerging evidence on the role of non-tuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) in the progression of bronchiectasis. This study aims to investigate the microbiological profiles of BLF and the rate of NTM detection in stable bronchiectasis patients.

Methods

We conducted a prospective observational multicenter study at two endoscopy units of Cho Ray's Hospital and University Medical Center Ho Chi Minh City, from January 2023 to January 2024. Adult patients with bronchiectasis who underwent b

SUBMITTER: Nguyen-Ho L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12481589 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature