High frequency of viral genomes in pediatric chronic lower respiratory disorders: nasal-wash as a valid substrate for viral detection

F. Lunardi, F. Bertuola, A. Barbato, F. Calabrese (Padua, Italy)

Source: Annual Congress 2009 - Paediatric respiratory epidemiology: respiratory infections and rare diseases
Session: Paediatric respiratory epidemiology: respiratory infections and rare diseases
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 4078
Disease area: Paediatric lung diseases, Respiratory infections

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