Clinical factors associated with delayed diagnosis in hospitalized community-acquired pneumonia (CAP). Impact on the outcome

F. Sanz, E. Fernández, A. Cervera, M. C. Aguar, C. Senent, E. Chiner, J. Blanquer (Valencia, Spain)

Source: Annual Congress 2010 - Risk factors and outcomes in community-acquired pneumonia
Session: Risk factors and outcomes in community-acquired pneumonia
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 3439
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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