The outcome of severe varicella pneumonia with respiratory failure admitted to the intensive care unit for mechanical ventilation

Kiran George John, Thadathilankal-Jess John, Jantjie J. Taljaard, Usha Lalla, Tonya M. Esterhuizen, Elvis M. Irusen, Coenraad F.N. Koegelenberg

Source: Eur Respir J, 52 (1) 1800407; 10.1183/13993003.00407-2018
Journal Issue: July
Disease area: Respiratory critical care

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