Some pathogens will not grow in culture and are usually unsuspected. This pathogen can be seen in the sputum and bronchoalveolar fluid of patients with a hyperinfestation syndrome. The name of this pathogen is

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The description of the pathogen as being present in sputum and bronchoalveolar fluid, as well as being associated with a hyperinfestation syndrome, strongly suggests Strongyloides stercoralis, which is a nematode that can cause hyperinfection and dissemination in immunocompromised hosts. The other pathogens listed are not typically associated with these clinical findings.

Some Pathogens Will Not Grow in Culture and Are Usually