Sputum culture results of COPD patients with infective attack

G. Okumus, E. Kiyan, A. Turkozu, R. Berkiten, O. Arseven, T. Ece (Istanbul, Turkey)

Source: Annual Congress 2003 - Acute exacerbations of COPD
Session: Acute exacerbations of COPD
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 2131
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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