Quantitative PCR analysis of fungal DNA in European classrooms and association with respiratory health and pulmonary function in children (HESE study)

M. Simoni, G. H. Cai, D. Norback, I. Annesi-Maesano, T. Sigsgaard, G. Wieslander, W. Nystad, M. Canciani, G. Viegi, P. Sestini (Pisa, Siena, Italy; Uppsala, Sweden; Paris, France; Aahrus, Denmark)

Source: Annual Congress 2010 - Genetics and risk factors for asthma and COPD
Session: Genetics and risk factors for asthma and COPD
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 1407
Disease area: Airway diseases

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