Acta Med. 2011, 54: 83-86

https://doi.org/10.14712/18059694.2016.25

Nasal Polyposis and Fungal Schizophyllum Commune Infection: A Case Report

Aleksandar Perića, Danilo Vojvodićb, Lidija Zolotarevskic, Aneta Perićd

aClinic of Otorhinolaryngology, Department of Rhinology, Military Medical Academy, Belgrade, Serbia
bInstitute of Medical Research, Department of Clinical Immunology, Military Medical Academy, Belgrade, Serbia
cInstitute of Pathology, Military Medical Academy, Belgrade, Serbia
dInstitute of Pharmacy, Military Medical Academy, Belgrade, Serbia

Received November 24, 2010
Accepted December 29, 2010

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