Pneumonias above 80 years. Severity. Mortality. Speed antibiotic usage. Guidelines

G. Zubillaga, E. Sanchez, J. Benavente, E. Ceciaga, N. Colera, C. Fernandez, A. Iriondo, C. Sarasqueta, J. Vivanco, I. Zamarreno (San Sebastian, Spain)

Source: Annual Congress 2006 - Miscellaneous respiratory infections I
Session: Miscellaneous respiratory infections I
Session type: Electronic Poster Session
Number: 4226
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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