Human beta defensin-2 serum levels are lower in complicated infectious pleural effusions

C. A. Amado, J. Villuela, F. Santos, M. García-Unzueta, H. Purcell, R. González, D. Ferrer, J. J. Ruiz-Cubillán (Santander, Spain; London, United Kingdom)

Source: Annual Congress 2013 –Interesting research questions
Session: Interesting research questions
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 4841
Disease area: Respiratory infections, Thoracic oncology

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C. A. Amado, J. Villuela, F. Santos, M. García-Unzueta, H. Purcell, R. González, D. Ferrer, J. J. Ruiz-Cubillán (Santander, Spain; London, United Kingdom). Human beta defensin-2 serum levels are lower in complicated infectious pleural effusions. Eur Respir J 2013; 42: Suppl. 57, 4841

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