Source: Eur Respir J 2010; 36: 601-607
Disease area: Respiratory infections



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Burkhardt O., Ewig S., Haagen U., Giersdorf S., Hartmann O., Wegscheider K., Hummers-Pradier E., Welte T.. Procalcitonin guidance and reduction of antibiotic use in acute respiratory tract infection. Eur Respir J 2010; 36: 601-607

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