Prognosis of lower respiratory tract infections in elderly primary care patients – validation and optimisation of a prediction rule

J. Bont, E. Hak, A. W. Hoes, T. J. M. Verheij (Utrecht, Netherlands)

Source: Annual Congress 2007 - Respiratory issues in primary care
Session: Respiratory issues in primary care
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 829

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