Evaluation of procalcitonin (PCT) and neopterin levels in acute exacerbations of COPD

F. C. Andreo, J. Domínguez, L. J. Lores, C. Prat, J. Ruiz, S. Blanco, A. Corbella, R. Rivelo, P. Torres, V. Ausina (Sant Boi, Badalona, Spain)

Source: Annual Congress 2005 - Acute and chronic infections in COPD
Session: Acute and chronic infections in COPD
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 227
Disease area: Airway diseases

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