Comparison of the results of gram stain and non-specific cultures in sputum collected from patients with lower respiratory tract infections

N. T. Hoca, A. S. Yurdakul, F. Cimen, M. Atasever, A. Cakaloglu, T. Sipit, S. Atikcan (Ankara, Turkey)

Source: Annual Congress 2004 - Community acquired pneumonia
Session: Community acquired pneumonia
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 1189
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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