Abstract

PURPOSE: The presence of viral isolates from bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) fluid has been associated with poor outcomes in patients with respiratory failure. Their significance in non-viral pneumonia is unclear. In this study we reviewed our BAL data to determine patient characteristics and outcomes of patients with viral isolates.

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