Invasive procedures and etiological diagnosis in severe pneumonia: A case study of 20 patients

S. Cordani, S. Calafati, A. Carpenzano, E. Battolla, M. Vignali, A. Manna, P. Canessa (Sarzana, La Spezia, Italy)

Source: Annual Congress 2003 - The challenge of community acquired pneumonia
Session: The challenge of community acquired pneumonia
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 3400
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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