All of the following factors can help the microbiologist differentiate between colonization and infection,EXCEPT:

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The isolation of certain organisms from respiratory specimens may represent either colonization or disease,depending on the circumstances.An interpretation must be based on several factors.The method and site of collection of the specimen can influence the risk of contamination with organisms that are part of the normal florae.Characteristics of the specimen such as the presence of white blood cells and the number of organisms in the specimen can help distinguish between colonization and infection.Most important,a compatible clinical syndrome should be present to determine whether the presence of a potential pathogen is clinically relevant.

All of the Following Factors Can Help the Microbiologist Differentiate