BAL as a diagnostic tool in severe pneumonia in patients with hematological malignancies

S. Cordani, S. Calafati, M. Vignali, G. Benini, A. Manna (Sarzana, La Spezia, La Spezia, Italy)

Source: Annual Congress 2007 - Pulmonary infections in the immunocompetent and immunocompromised host
Session: Pulmonary infections in the immunocompetent and immunocompromised host
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 2564
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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