Decreasing incidence of parapneumonic pleural effusions (PPE) in children

Fotios Kirvassilis (Oraiokastro, Greece), Fotios Kirvassilis, Elpis Hatziagorou, Violetta-Magdalini Darda, Kaliopi Kontouli, Emmanuel Roilidis, John Tsanakas

Source: International Congress 2016 – Paediatric respiratory infections
Session: Paediatric respiratory infections
Session type: Thematic Poster
Number: 1282
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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