Which BAL fluid (BALF) analyses are clinically useful in immunocomptent children?

S. Govindoorazoo, S. Debelleix, P. Reix, S. Bui, V. Boisserie-Lacroix, M. Fayon (Bordeaux, Bron, France)

Source: Annual Congress 2013 –Paediatric bronchology
Session: Paediatric bronchology
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 1243
Disease area: Paediatric lung diseases, Respiratory infections

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