Predictors of outcome in parapneumonic pleural effusions in children

J. L. Barreira, S. Pissarra, T. Nunes, I. A. Azevedo, L. G. Vaz (Oporto, Portugal)

Source: Annual Congress 2001 - New insights in viral and bacterial lung infection in children
Session: New insights in viral and bacterial lung infection in children
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 1141
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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