Quantitative PCR for early detection of cytomegalovirus after lung transplantation

C. Eich, W. Bossart, R. Speich, E. Russi, A. Boehler (Zurich, Switzerland)

Source: Annual Congress 2004 - Lung transplantation: update on clinical and experimental issues
Session: Lung transplantation: update on clinical and experimental issues
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 1141

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C. Eich, W. Bossart, R. Speich, E. Russi, A. Boehler (Zurich, Switzerland). Quantitative PCR for early detection of cytomegalovirus after lung transplantation. Eur Respir J 2004; 24: Suppl. 48, 1141

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