Nontuberculous mycobacteria – Isolation in respiratory specimens and its clinical relevance

S. Campainha, R. Braga, I. Valente, A. Carvalho, R. Duarte (Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal)

Source: Annual Congress 2011 - Non-tuberculous mycobacteria pulmonary infections
Session: Non-tuberculous mycobacteria pulmonary infections
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 3393
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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