Significant correlations between the numbers of chlamydia psittaci positive cells and all cells further indicate a role of this infectious agent in the pathogenesis of human pulmonary emphysema

O. Anhenn, T. Bexten, G. Stamatis, D. Theegarten (Essen, Germany)

Source: Annual Congress 2007 - Different aspects of COPD exacerbations
Session: Different aspects of COPD exacerbations
Session type: Electronic Poster Discussion
Number: 1376
Disease area: Airway diseases

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