Comparison of induced sputum and bronchoalveolar lavage in the diagnosis of pulmonary complications in immunosuppressed patients, treated with a broad spectrum antibiotic and antifungal regimen

Z. P. Onen, O. O. Kumbasar, O. A. Akan, E. Baktir, H. Akan (Ankara, Turkey)

Source: Annual Congress 2004 - Exotic respiratory infections
Session: Exotic respiratory infections
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 3903
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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Z. P. Onen, O. O. Kumbasar, O. A. Akan, E. Baktir, H. Akan (Ankara, Turkey). Comparison of induced sputum and bronchoalveolar lavage in the diagnosis of pulmonary complications in immunosuppressed patients, treated with a broad spectrum antibiotic and antifungal regimen. Eur Respir J 2004; 24: Suppl. 48, 3903

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