The role of procalcitonin (PCT) in differential diagnosis of pneumonia and pulmonary congestion associated with end-stage renal failure (ESRF)

M. I. Dogrul, N. Bayraktar, S. Akcay (Ankara, Turkey)

Source: Annual Congress 2013 –Pneumonia and sepsis
Session: Pneumonia and sepsis
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 303
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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