Effect of Cryptococcus neoformans on the immune system of immunocompetent patients

J. Wang, Y. Luo, X. Wei, Y. Zai, S. Li (Guangzhou, China)

Source: Annual Congress 2012 - Prognostic indices in respiratory infections
Session: Prognostic indices in respiratory infections
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 2516
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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