Mixed allergic bronchopulmonary fungal disease due to Pseudallescheria boydii and Aspergillus.
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A 24 year old asthmatic woman with mixed allergic bronchopulmonary fungal disease due to Pseudallescheria boydii and Aspergillus is reported. No previous cases due to P boydii have been described. This patient provides evidence that fungi other than Aspergillus species may cause the condition.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Thorax
دوره 45 6 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1990