The role of mannose-binding lectin in pneumococcal infection

García-Laorden M. Isabel, Rodríguez de Castro Felipe, Solé-Violán Jordi, Payeras Antoni, Briones M. Luisa, Borderías Luis, Aspa Javier, Blanquer José, Rajas Olga, Marcos-Ramos J. Alberto, Herrera-Ramos Estefanía, García-Bello Miguel A., Noda Judith, Ferrer José M., Rello Jordi, Rodríguez-Gallego Carlos

Source: Eur Respir J 2013; 41: 131-139
Journal Issue: January
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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