Aspergillus-PCR in bronchoalveolar lavage for detection of invasive pulmonary aspergillosis

G. Cathomas, M. Trippel, D. Stolz, M. Baumann, Y. Knecht, A. Gratwohl, M. Tamm (Liestal, Basel, Switzerland)

Source: Annual Congress 2008 - Aetiology of respiratory infections: mycobacteria and fungi
Session: Aetiology of respiratory infections: mycobacteria and fungi
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 2271
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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