Strongyloides hyperinfection diagnosed by bronchoalveolar lavage in a university medical center in South America. Cases report

L. Fernandez, A. Gonzalez, L. Sua, M. Badiel (Cali, Colombia)

Source: Annual Congress 2013 –Research questions on how viruses affect the respiratory system
Session: Research questions on how viruses affect the respiratory system
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 4410
Disease area: Respiratory critical care, Respiratory infections

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L. Fernandez, A. Gonzalez, L. Sua, M. Badiel (Cali, Colombia). Strongyloides hyperinfection diagnosed by bronchoalveolar lavage in a university medical center in South America. Cases report. Eur Respir J 2013; 42: Suppl. 57, 4410

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