Role of comorbidities in acquiring pulmonary fungal infection in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients
Abstract Background Bacteria and viruses have been implicated as a major cause of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) exacerbations; however, the potential role of fungal colonization and infection is poorly understood. Objective The aim of this study was to assess the profile of pulmonary...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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SpringerOpen
2016-11-01
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Series: | The Egyptian Journal of Bronchology |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.4103/1687-8426.193629 |