Admission in CAP patients with low-risk PSI(I-II): the right decision?

M. C. Aguar, E. Fernandez-Fabrellas, A. Cervera, J. Blanquer, F. Tatay, R. Blanquer, F. Sanz, M. L. Briones, A. L. Andreu (Valencia, Spain)

Source: Annual Congress 2007 - Severity scores and comorbidities in community-acquired pneumonia
Session: Severity scores and comorbidities in community-acquired pneumonia
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 420
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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