The pneumonia severity index (PSI) do not underestimate the severity of community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) in young patients: results from the CAPO international study

V. Betti, S. Aliberti, P. Peyrani, P. Tarsia, F. Blasi, J. Ramirez (Milan, Italy; Louisville, KY, United States Of America)

Source: Annual Congress 2008 - Factors related to outcome of community-acquired pneumonia
Session: Factors related to outcome of community-acquired pneumonia
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 1562
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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