Comparison of induced sputum samples, versus BAL samples in detection of the microbial load among children with cystic fibrosis

C. Lilos, E. Hatziagorou, F. Kirvassilis, M. Ventouri, A. Zambouri, M. Mylona, D. Sofianou, J. Tsanakas (Thessaloniki, Greece)

Source: Annual Congress 2009 - Cystic fibrosis: understanding a complex disease
Session: Cystic fibrosis: understanding a complex disease
Session type: E-Communication Session
Number: 473
Disease area: Paediatric lung diseases, Respiratory infections

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