Microorganisms Causing Community-Acquired Acute Bronchitis: The Role of Bacterial Infection.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Although acute bronchitis is quite common, there is relatively limited information regarding the microorganisms that are involved in this illness.

Methods

We performed a prospective study of acute bronchitis at 31 hospitals and clinics in Korea from July 2011 to June 2012. Sputum specimens were collected for polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and culture of microorganisms.

Results

Of the 811 enrolled patients, 291 had acceptable sputum specimens that were included for analysis of the etiologic distribution. With multiplex PCR testing, viruses were identified in 36.1% (105/291), most commonly rhinovirus (25.8%) and coronavirus (3.8%). Typical bacteria were isolated in 126/291 (43.3%) patients. Among these patients Haemophilus influenzae (n = 39) and Streptococc

SUBMITTER: Park JY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5082923 | biostudies-literature | 2016

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature