Qualitative analysis of bacterial contamination of inhaler devices

A. Boyter, F. Mabbott, A. Smith, A. Mullen (Glasgow, United Kingdom)

Source: Annual Congress 2010 - Bronchiectasis and respiratory infections caused by Pseudomonas
Session: Bronchiectasis and respiratory infections caused by Pseudomonas
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 2912
Disease area: Airway diseases, Respiratory infections

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