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Analysis of fungal culture positivity rates from sputum, bronchial washing and tissue specimens in cases of thoracic cavity malignancy Cover

Analysis of fungal culture positivity rates from sputum, bronchial washing and tissue specimens in cases of thoracic cavity malignancy

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|Dec 2025

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/pneum-2025-0030 | Journal eISSN: 2247-059X | Journal ISSN: 2067-2993
Language: English
Page range: 84 - 93
Published on: Dec 12, 2025
Published by: Romanian Society of Pneumology
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: Volume open

© 2025 Elvando Tunggul Mauliate Simatupang, Dewi Anggraini, Indra Yovi, Zarf¡ardy Aksa Fauzi, Rohani Lasmaria Simbolon, Sri Indah Indriani, published by Romanian Society of Pneumology
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