Sputum bacteriology in acute COPD exacerbations: correlation with FEV1 deterioration

M. Ferdoutsis, E. Vakouti, G. Meletis, M. Christodoulou, G. Pitsidianakis, K. Antoniou, G. Patsourakis, N. Bachlitzanakis (Crete, Greece)

Source: Annual Congress 2001 - Management of LRTI: clinical and outcomes assessment
Session: Management of LRTI: clinical and outcomes assessment
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 1351
Disease area: Airway diseases, Respiratory infections

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