Detection of human cytomegalovirus in bronchoalveolar lavage of intensive care unit patients

Andrea Vergara, Catia Cilloniz, Nestor Luque, Carolina Garcia-Vidal, Javier Tejero, Rafael Perelló, Carmen María Lucena, Antoni Torres, María Angeles Marcos

Source: Eur Respir J, 51 (2) 1701332; 10.1183/13993003.01332-2017
Journal Issue: February
Disease area: Respiratory critical care

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