Low blood eosinophil count is associated with gram-positive cocci infection and poor clinical outcomes in severe exacerbations of COPD

F. Wang (Beijing, China), L. Yang (Beijing, China), M. Wang (Beijing, China), B. He (Beijing, China)

Source: Virtual Congress 2020 – New biomarkers for management of obstructive diseases
Session: New biomarkers for management of obstructive diseases
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 4719
Disease area: Airway diseases, Respiratory infections

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