Health care associated pneumonia (HCAP) and community acquired pneumonia (CAP): Are they different diseases?

M. Carrabba, M. Zarantonello, F. Minonzio, P. Bonara, G. Fabio (Italy)

Source: Annual Congress 2010 - Healthcare-associated pneumonia: ventilator-associated pneumonia and pneumonia in hospitalised patients
Disease area: Respiratory critical care, Respiratory infections

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M. Carrabba, M. Zarantonello, F. Minonzio, P. Bonara, G. Fabio (Italy). Health care associated pneumonia (HCAP) and community acquired pneumonia (CAP): Are they different diseases?. Eur Respir J 2010; 36: Suppl. 54, 4940

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