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- 958 patients were treated at Vachira Phuket Hospital after the tsunami on December 26, 2004.
- 326 of these patients experienced severe respiratory issues.
- Among 42 patients who had sputum cultures, 20 tested positive for gram-negative microorganisms, and the authors highlight 3 specific cases.
Article Abstract
There were 958 patients who suffered from the tsunami diaster on 26 December 2004, and came to Vachira Phuket Hospital. 326 cases were admitted with severe respiratory complications. 42 cases had sputum culture, and 20 of them grew gram negative microorganism. The authors present 3 cases.
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Article Synopsis
- 958 patients were treated at Vachira Phuket Hospital after the tsunami on December 26, 2004.
- 326 of these patients experienced severe respiratory issues.
- Among 42 patients who had sputum cultures, 20 tested positive for gram-negative microorganisms, and the authors highlight 3 specific cases.
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