What is the significance of aspergillus fumigatus in BAL in children with cystic fibrosis

R. Thursfield, A. Bush, A. Adams, A. G. Nicholson, K. Holden (London, United Kingdom)

Source: Annual Congress 2011 - Cystic fibrosis: detection and monitoring of early lung disease
Session: Cystic fibrosis: detection and monitoring of early lung disease
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 4660
Disease area: Paediatric lung diseases, Respiratory infections

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