Increased mast cell numbers in alveolar parenchyma in infants with respiratory viral infections

C. Andersson, A. Al-Garawi, T. Mauad, J. Reed, M. Mori, A. Bergqvist, M. Jordana, L. Bjermer, J. Erjefält (Lund, Sweden; Hamilton, Canada; São Paulo, Brazil; Bethesda, United States Of America)

Source: Annual Congress 2011 - Cell biology of lung disease
Session: Cell biology of lung disease
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 3887
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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