Pneumonia and acute bronchitis are the most common Lower Respiratory Tract Infections (LRTIs). They are caused by a variety of organisms. 472 BAL samples collected from clinically suspected lower respiratory tract infections were processed in the microbiology laboratory. Of the total samples, males constituted 336 () and 136 () females. 223 () of the samples were of age group 40-60 years. 383 () of samples showed growth of various bacteria. Fungal isolation was seen in 21 () of samples. This study shows various pathogens isolated from lower respiratory tract infections. | Etiological agents isolated from bronchoalveolar lavage samples in patients with lower respiratory tract infections
