CRP-guided antibiotic treatment in acute exacerbations of COPD in hospital admissions

H.J. Prins, Ruud Duijkers, Paul van der Valk, Marianne Schoorl, Johannes M.A. Daniels, Tjip S. van der Werf, Wim G. Boersma

Source: Eur Respir J, 53 (5) 1802014; 10.1183/13993003.02014-2018
Journal Issue: May
Disease area: Airway diseases

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