Preventing cross-contamination in cystic fibrosis – is outpatient segregation effective?

S. Poole, B. Enderby, S. Panagea, C. Will, L. Warren (Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom)

Source: Annual Congress 2008 - Cystic fibrosis: factors affecting lung health
Session: Cystic fibrosis: factors affecting lung health
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 1235
Disease area: Paediatric lung diseases, Respiratory infections

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