Demonstration of chlamydia species in induced sputum from COPD patients by nested PCR and immunofluorescence

O. Anhenn, G. Rohde, H. Hotzel, K. Sachse, J. M. Mertens, D. Theegarten (Bochum, Jena, Germany)

Source: Annual Congress 2003 - COPD - basic mechanisms and therapy of acute exacerbations
Session: COPD - basic mechanisms and therapy of acute exacerbations
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 2226
Disease area: Airway diseases

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