Is induced sputum more useful than expectorated sputum to identify respiratory pathogens in children with cystic fibrosis?

S. Al-Saleh, S. Dell, H. Grasemann, Y. Yau, V. Waters, S. Martin, F. Ratjen (Toronto, ON, Canada)

Source: Annual Congress 2007 - Cystic fibrosis lung disease: what do we measure? What do we know?
Session: Cystic fibrosis lung disease: what do we measure? What do we know?
Session type: Electronic Poster Discussion
Number: 341
Disease area: Paediatric lung diseases, Respiratory infections

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