Pathogens cultured from sputum in patients with bronchiectasis
| Frequency | Organism |
|---|---|
| Common | Streptococcus pneumoniae
Haemophilus influenzae Moraxella catarrhalis Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA or MRSA)Coliforms Pseudomonas |
| Less common | Non-tuberculous mycobacterium
Mycobacterium tuberculosis Fungi – Aspergillus |
MRSA = methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus; MSSA = methicillin-sensitive Staphylococcus aureus