Infecties met virus of atypische pathogeen minder vaak oorzaak van acute exacerbaties van chronische bronchitis dan verwacht

Translated title of the contribution: Causative role of infection with viruses and atypical pathogens in acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis less frequent than expected

P. H. Roessingh, A. M. Van Loon, J. W.J. Lammers, I. M. Hoepelman*

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Abstract

Objective. To determine the prevalence of viruses and atypical pathogens as causes of acute severe exacerbations of chronic bronchitis. Design. Retrospective. Setting. University Hospital Utrecht, the Netherlands. Methods. In 4 studies with 305 patients with severe type-I exacerbations (increase of dyspnoea, of sputum volume and of sputum purulence) serological tests for viral and atypical pathogens were performed. Results. Positive serology for viral infections was seen in 18 (5.9%) patients and for the atypical pathogens in 12 (3.9%) patients. Conclusions. Since viruses and atypical pathogens are the cause of the exacerbation in only few cases, clinical signs can be used in decision-making whether or not to prescribe antibiotics in acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis.

Translated title of the contributionCausative role of infection with viruses and atypical pathogens in acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis less frequent than expected
Original languageDutch
Pages (from-to)2406-2410
Number of pages5
JournalNederlands Tijdschrift voor Geneeskunde
Volume140
Issue number48
Publication statusPublished - 30 Nov 1996

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