Aetiology of CAP and HAP - role of noninvasive and invasive diagnostic methods

F. Blasi (Milan, Italy)

Source: Annual Congress 2003 - PG11 - Pneumonia epidemiology and diagnosis
Session: PG11 - Pneumonia epidemiology and diagnosis
Session type: Postgraduate Course
Number: 55

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