16S rRNA gene sequencing improves microbial diagnosis of culture-negative pleural effusions

A. Chawla (Sydney, Australia), A. Byrne (Sydney, Australia)

Source: International Congress 2019 – The microbiome: novel data across respiratory diseases
Session: The microbiome: novel data across respiratory diseases
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 5140
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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