Recurrent life-threatening massive hemoptysis as presentation of thoracic actinomycosis

K. C. Kao, C. C. Huang, M. C. Lin, C. H. Cheng, Y. H. Tsai (Kweishan, Taiwan)

Source: Annual Congress 2003 - Severe pulmonary infection and sepsis
Session: Severe pulmonary infection and sepsis
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 2861
Disease area: Respiratory critical care, Respiratory infections

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