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Table 1 Baseline characteristics of 583 patients included

From: Diagnostic strategy of metagenomic next-generation sequencing for gram negative bacteria in respiratory infections

Characteristics

Patients, n (%)

Age(years)

57

Male

312 (53.5)

Chronic respiratory disease

 

 Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

33 (5.6)

 Bronchiectasis

79 (13.5)

 Other lung disease

47 (8.1)

Immunocompromised status

 

 Solid tumor

23(3.9)

 Hematologic disorders

10 (1.7)

 Immunosuppressive drugs

55 (9.4)

Radiographic changes of chest

 

 Solitary lesion

262 (45.40)

 Multiple lesions

209 (35.58)

 Diffuse lesions

112 (19.2)

Bronchoscopic appearance

 

 Hyperemia and edema

278 (47.85)

 Ulceration and necrosis

50 (8.58)

 Plaque

21 (3.68)

 Abnormal secretions

228 (39.26)