Rapid diagnostic methods: from urinary antigens to multiplex PCR

M. Ieven (Antwerp, Belgium)

Source: Annual Congress 2008 - Is microbiological diagnosis of community-acquired pneumonia possible and useful?
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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