C-reactive protein usefulness in diagnosis and follow-up of COPD infectious exacerbations

X. Pomares, C. Monton, M. Gallego, D. Mariscal, E. Castaner, J. Valles, A. Marin (Sabadell, Spain)

Source: Annual Congress 2007 - Different aspects of COPD exacerbations
Session: Different aspects of COPD exacerbations
Session type: Electronic Poster Discussion
Number: 1380
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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