Sputum induction versus gastric washing for the diagnosis of pulmonary mycobacterial disease

Heym B., Beauchet A., Ngo M.T., Gaillard J-L., Chinet T.

Source: Eur Respir J 2010; 36: 448
Journal Issue: August
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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