Comparison of PCR and culture based detection of pathogens in bronchoalveolar fluid in neutropenic children

F. Stehling, J. Steinmann, P. M. Rath, U. Mellies (Essen, Germany)

Source: Annual Congress 2013 –The burden of respiratory infections in children
Session: The burden of respiratory infections in children
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 1219
Disease area: Paediatric lung diseases, Respiratory infections

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