Pulmonary infection with Mycobacterium avium in immunocompetent children without IFN-γ (interferon-gamma) or IL-12-receptor deficiency

K. Rüter, K. Magdorf, J. L. Casanova, K. Paul, U. Wahn (Berlin, Germany; Paris, France)

Source: Annual Congress 2001 - Immune deficiencies and the lung in childhood
Session: Immune deficiencies and the lung in childhood
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 3435
Disease area: Paediatric lung diseases, Respiratory infections

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K. Rüter, K. Magdorf, J. L. Casanova, K. Paul, U. Wahn (Berlin, Germany; Paris, France). Pulmonary infection with Mycobacterium avium in immunocompetent children without IFN-γ (interferon-gamma) or IL-12-receptor deficiency. Eur Respir J 2001; 16: Suppl. 31, 3435

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