Colonisation vs. infection of the lungs with non-tuberculous mycobacteria: defining the decision to treat

W. Yew (Hong Kong, China)

Source: Annual Congress 2009 - Microbial colonisation or latency: a foot in the door to respiratory infections
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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