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Sputum Colour and Bacterial Infection Diagnosis by a173314 is a document available to read on EtoBox.

This document summarizes a study that examined the relationship between sputum color and the presence of a bacterial infection in patients presenting with acute cough. The study analyzed sputum samples from 241 patients seen by general practitioners for acute cough. Sputum color of yellow or green was found to have a significant correlation with positive bacterial culture and leukocytes in sputum, indicating bacterial infection. Specifically, yellow or green sputum had a sensitivity of 79% and specificity o

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