Is the CURB65 score fit for purpose - a retrospective analysis

D. Dosanjh (London, United Kingdom)

Source: International Congress 2017 – CAP: severity scores, risk groups and biomarkers
Session: CAP: severity scores, risk groups and biomarkers
Session type: Thematic Poster
Number: 4099
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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