The ratio of HBsAg, anti-HCV and anti-HIV positivity in patients indicated for fiberoptic bronchoscopy before the procedure

S. Gumus, M. Aydogan, O. Deniz, A. Gundogan, G. Mert, E. Tozkoparan, H. Bilgic (Ankara, Turkey)

Source: Annual Congress 2012 - The broad spectrum of diagnostic bronchoscopy
Session: The broad spectrum of diagnostic bronchoscopy
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 3580
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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