The value of bacterial culture in patients with suspected lung cancer evaluated by bronchoscopy: A prospective study of 155 patients

M. Koslow, A. Matveychuk, M. Kuchuk, A. Guber, D. Shitrit (Kfar Saba, Israel)

Source: International Congress 2014 – Cells, biofilms and biomarkers in respiratory infections
Session: Cells, biofilms and biomarkers in respiratory infections
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 2495

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