Is CRP really valid acute-phase inflammation reactant in all patients with sputum bacterial positive culture in acute exacerbation of COPD?

L. Ristic, M. Radovic, I. Stankovic, T. Pejcic (Nis, Republic Of Serbia)

Source: Annual Congress 2010 - COPD: systemic inflammation and comorbidities
Session: COPD: systemic inflammation and comorbidities
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 560
Disease area: Airway diseases

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