High serum procalcitonin and C-reactive protein levels can exclude tuberculosis in community-acquired pneumonia patients with atypical presentation

D. G. Kim, S. H. Jang, I. G. Hyun, M. G. Lee, Y. B. Park, C. H. Kim, Y. I. Hwang, S. M. Park, C. R. Lee, S. Park, K. S. Jung (Anyang, Republic Of Korea)

Source: Annual Congress 2010 - Aetiology of lower respiratory tract infections and treatment in special situations
Session: Aetiology of lower respiratory tract infections and treatment in special situations
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 3002
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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