Table 1 Correlation between the scoring system using the combination of serology and spirometry and isolation of P. aeruginosa in the patients enrolled in the study
Possible outcome for the combination of serology and spirometry | Score | Isolation of P. aeruginosa | Number of visits | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
NO | YES | |||
ELISA < 2.96 EU and FEV1 > 70% | 0 | 70 | 7 | N = 77 |
ELISA > 2.96 EU or FEV1 < 70% | 1 | 45 | 30 | N = 75 |
ELISA > 2.96 EU and FEV1 < 70% | 2 | 10 | 15 | N = 25 |
Number of samples | N = 125 | N = 52 | N = 177 | |