Diagnostic value of procalcitonin, CRP, leukocytes and BAL neutrophils for pulmonary complications in the immunocompromised host

Stolz Daiana, Stulz Andreas, Mueller Beat, Tamm Michael

Source: Eur Respir Rev 2006; 15: 228-229
Journal Issue: December 2006 - 15 (101)
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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