Table 3 Microbiological evaluation at the end of the study treatment
Microbiological evaluation | TIS (n = 26)* | Placebo (n = 26)* |
|---|---|---|
No pathogens | 10 (38.5) | 4 (15.4) |
No sputum culture | 5 (19.2) | 7 (26.9) |
Pseudomonas aeruginosa | 1 (3.8) | 6 (23.1) |
Haemophilus influenzae | 3 (11.5) | 4 (15.4) |
Staphylococcus aureus | 2 (7.7) | 2 (7.7) |
Streptococcus pneumoniae | 1 (3.8) | 0 |
Other gram-negative pathogens | 4 (15.4) | 3 (11.5) |