Determination of antigen galactomannan lavage for the diagnosis of invasive aspergillosis in neutropenic patients

I. Martín, C. Puy, F. Sánchez, C. Burgués, A. Torrego, M. C. Puzo (Barcelona, Spain)

Source: Annual Congress 2010 - Mechanisms of respiratory infections
Session: Mechanisms of respiratory infections
Session type: E-Communication Session
Number: 494

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