Increased blood eosinophil (Eos) percentages in children during the acute phase of Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection (Mp inf)

A. C. Defilippi, F. M. Risso, D. Girosi, I. L. Macciò, B. Fregonese, M. Aicardi, G. A. Rossi (Genoa, Italy)

Source: Annual Congress 2003 - Immunity and the respiratory tract in children
Session: Immunity and the respiratory tract in children
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 1145
Disease area: Airway diseases, Respiratory infections

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