Diagnostic value of galactomannan in bronchoalveolar lavage for invasive pulmonary aspergillosis in immunocompromised children

M. De Mol, J. C. De Jongste, P. J. F. M. Merkus, H. M. Janssens (Rotterdam, Nijmegen, Netherlands)

Source: Annual Congress 2009 - Diagnostic tools in paediatric respiratory infection
Session: Diagnostic tools in paediatric respiratory infection
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 3249
Disease area: Paediatric lung diseases

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M. De Mol, J. C. De Jongste, P. J. F. M. Merkus, H. M. Janssens (Rotterdam, Nijmegen, Netherlands). Diagnostic value of galactomannan in bronchoalveolar lavage for invasive pulmonary aspergillosis in immunocompromised children. Eur Respir J 2009; 34: Suppl. 53, 3249

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