High frequencies of Aspergillus colonization and associated inflammation in stable bronchiectasis

M. Mac Aogáin (Singapore, Singapore)

Source: International Congress 2017 – Bronchiectasis and NTM infections: epidemiology, phenotyping and therapeutic strategies
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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