Serological test and chest computed tomography findings in patients with mycobacterium avium-intracellulare (MAC) lung disease

R. Maekura, S. Kitada, T. Hiraga, Y. Nishiuti, K. Kobayashi (Toyonaka, Osaka, Tokyo, Japan)

Source: Annual Congress 2007 - Diagnostic tests and treatment in non cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis
Session: Diagnostic tests and treatment in non cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 3179
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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R. Maekura, S. Kitada, T. Hiraga, Y. Nishiuti, K. Kobayashi (Toyonaka, Osaka, Tokyo, Japan). Serological test and chest computed tomography findings in patients with mycobacterium avium-intracellulare (MAC) lung disease. Eur Respir J 2007; 30: Suppl. 51, 3179

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