Applying sputum as a diagnostic tool in pneumonia - limited yield, minimal impact on treatment decisions

S. Ewig, M. Schlochtermeier, N. Göke, M. S. Niederman (Bonn, Wesseling, Germany; Mineola, United States Of America)

Source: Annual Congress 2001 - Community-acquired pneumonia: from diagnosis to discharge
Session: Community-acquired pneumonia: from diagnosis to discharge
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 3390
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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