The role of bacterial pathogens in exacerbation of COPD assessed by microbiological method and polymerase chain reaction

K. Kolosova, O. Tsvetkova, E. Ilina, M. Atroshkina (Moscow, Russian Federation)

Source: Annual Congress 2008 - Biomarkers and antibiotic treatment of exacerbations of COPD
Session: Biomarkers and antibiotic treatment of exacerbations of COPD
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 2750
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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