Sputum

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.


Diagnosis and therapies

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Symptoms and diagnosis

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Wikipedia

SputumMycobacterium arupenseCommunity-acquired pneumonia

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