NOUN
- any of several cytologic smears obtained from different parts of the lower respiratory tract; used for cytologic study of cancer and other diseases of the lungs
How To Use sputum smear In A Sentence
- A novel method based on multi-frame image information fusion is presented by extending the dynamic range of the microscopic image in order to improve the quality of TB sputum smear microscopic image.
- Studies suggest that sputum smears persistently positive despite negative culture results may in some patients be due to nonviable or atypical mycobacteria.
- The observed benefits included unsustained sputum smear conversion to negative, delayed growth of cultures and shrinkage of cavities.
- Patients older than 15 years with newly diagnosed sputum smear-positive pulmonary TB were randomly assigned to the intervention or control group.
- In addition, sputum smears and cultures, immunologic assessments, and chest X-ray interpretations were performed without knowledge of treatment assignment.
- A skin test and sputum smears for tuberculosis were negative.
- Children who are close household contacts of sputum smear-positive pulmonary TB patients should be screened for TB.
