Prognostic value of procalcitonin in community-acquired pneumonia

Schuetz P., Suter-Widmer I., Chaudri A., Christ-Crain M., Zimmerli W., Mueller B.

Source: Eur Respir J 2011; 37: 384
Journal Issue: February
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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