Differences in microbiological pattern between stable and exacerbated COPD. A pooled analysis of protected specimen brush (PSB) studies

A. Rosell, N. Soler, E. Monso, J. Angrill, G. Riise, R. Zalacain, F. Torres, J. Morera, A. Torres (Barcelona, Barakaldo, Spain; Gothenburg, Sweden)

Source: Annual Congress 2003 - Outcome of acute exacerbations in COPD
Session: Outcome of acute exacerbations in COPD
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 3519
Disease area: Airway diseases, Respiratory infections

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