Microbiological approaches to respiratory infections: where now, and where next?

M. Leinonen (Oulu, Finland)

Source: Annual Congress 2005 - PG5 - Paediatrics: respiratory infections in children
Session: PG5 - Paediatrics: respiratory infections in children
Session type: Postgraduate Course
Number: 24
Disease area: Paediatric lung diseases, Respiratory infections

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