If the host outcome is unfavorable, there may be increased numbers of lower respiratory tract pathogens and greater inflammation leading to purulent sputum as well as clinical signs and symptoms ...

When bacterial titers exceed 1000 colony forming units per milliliter of mucus (cfu/mL), they are considered ... unless gross purulent discharge is visible through the sinus ostium and is ...

PPC was assessed using a scoring system based on chest x-ray, raised white cell count, fever, microbiology, purulent sputum and oxygen saturations. Conclusion The clinical impact of PPCs is marked.

Figure 1 The antiviral response to Influenza A Virus infection. Following IAV entry and infection, single-stranded RNA (ssRNA) and RNA degradation products incorporated into endosomes are recognized ...

Yellow or green discharge (pus) in the eye The eyelids are stuck (matted) together with pus after sleep After being wiped away, the pus comes back during the day Often caused by a bacterial eye ...