Sputum versus bronchoscopy for diagnosis of Pseudomonas aeruginosa biofilms in cystic fibrosis

Aaron S.D., Kottachchi D., Ferris W.J., Vandemheen K.L., St. Denis M.L., Plouffe A., Doucette S.P., Saginur R., Chan F.T., Ramotar K.

Source: Eur Respir J 2004; 24 : 631-637
Journal Issue: October
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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