High levels of pepsin A in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid of patients with exacerbation of interstitial lung diseases and no evidence of infection

G. Borzone, S. Chernilo, A. Vecchiola (Santiago, Chile)

Source: Annual Congress 2010 - Usefulness of bronchoalveolar lavage in diffuse parenchymal lung disease
Session: Usefulness of bronchoalveolar lavage in diffuse parenchymal lung disease
Session type: E-Communication Session
Number: 5238
Disease area: Interstitial lung diseases

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