Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection affects total eosinophil count, the serum level of ECP, and interleukin-5 in atopic children

J.W. Oh, J.H. Kim, H.B. Lee (Guri, Republic Of Korea)

Source: Annual Congress 2012 - Airway infections in children: from risk factors to treatment
Session: Airway infections in children: from risk factors to treatment
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 4122
Disease area: Airway diseases, Respiratory infections

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