1. Figure 1. Trends of positive-to-negative culture conversion assessed by weekly serial induced sputum after adequate standard anti-tuberculosis medication. Positive-to-negative culture conversion trend based on acid-fast bacilli (AFB) smear status, as assessed using weekly induced sputum specimens. (A) Overall trend of positive-to-negative culture conversion (n=35). (B) Trend of positive-to-negative culture conversion in smear-positive pulmonary tuberculosis (n=22). (C) Trend of positive-to-negative culture conversion in smear-negative pulmonary tuberculosis (n=13). LM: liquid media; SM: solid media.
Figure 1. Trends of positive-to-negative culture conversion assessed by weekly serial induced sputum after adequate standard anti-tuberculosis medication. Positive-to-negative culture conversion trend based on acid-fast bacilli (AFB) smear status, as assessed using weekly induced sputum specimens. (A) Overall trend of positive-to-negative culture conversion (n=35). (B) Trend…
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