Viral and bacterial etiology of severe COPD exacerbations: relationship with airway inflammation

A. Papi, C. Bellettato, F. Braccioni, M. Romagnoli, P. Casolari, G. Caramori, L. M. Fabbri, S. L. Johnston (Ferrara, Modena, Italy; London, United Kingdom)

Source: Annual Congress 2005 - COPD: role of infection
Session: COPD: role of infection
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 1716
Disease area: Airway diseases, Respiratory infections

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