Did the introduction of pneumococcal vaccination in Italy change the BAL positive cultures in children with chronic lung diseases?

Deborah Snijders (Ponzano Veneto, Italy), Deborah Snijders, Susanna Masiero, Liviana Da Dalt, Angelo Barbato

Source: International Congress 2016 – Paediatric bronchology II
Session: Paediatric bronchology II
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 3145
Disease area: Paediatric lung diseases, Respiratory infections

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