Evidence of Ureaplasma urealyticum and Pneumocystis carinii very low birth weight infants with respiratory distress syndrome (RDS). A synergistic role?

R. Cultrera, E. Misurati, D. Segala, S. Seraceni, R. Romani, E. Angelici, R. Germani, M. Pelti, C. Contini (Ferrara, Rome, Rho, Italy)

Source: Annual Congress 2002 - Emerging patterns and evidence in childhood respiratory disease
Session: Emerging patterns and evidence in childhood respiratory disease
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 2411
Disease area: Paediatric lung diseases

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