Evaluation of high resolution microscopy for rapid diagnosis of infection in BAL fluid from children with cystic fibrosis

F. H. Green, M. Montgomery, C. Mody, E. French (Calgary, Canada)

Source: Annual Congress 2005 - Cystic fibrosis lung disease: let's make things better
Session: Cystic fibrosis lung disease: let's make things better
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 4622
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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