"Sputum" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
Material coughed up from the lungs and expectorated via the mouth. It contains MUCUS, cellular debris, and microorganisms. It may also contain blood or pus.
| Descriptor ID |
D013183
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| MeSH Number(s) |
A12.200.808
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| Concept/Terms |
Sputum, Induced- Sputum, Induced
- Induced Sputum
- Induced Sputums
- Sputums, Induced
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| Year | Major Topic | Minor Topic | Total |
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| 2013 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Sputum" by people in Profiles.
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Assessment and validation of enrichment and target capture approaches to improve Mycobacterium tuberculosis WGS from direct patient samples. J Clin Microbiol. 2023 10 24; 61(10):e0038223.
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Smoked drug use in patients with TB is associated with higher bacterial burden. Int J Tuberc Lung Dis. 2023 06 01; 27(6):444-450.
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The evaluation of physical exam findings in patients assessed for suspected burn inhalation injury. J Burn Care Res. 2015 Jan-Feb; 36(1):197-202.
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Sex-related differences in respiratory symptoms: results from the BOLD Study. Eur Respir J. 2013 Sep; 42(3):858-60.