Sputum color as a marker for bacterial infection in severe acute exacerbations of COPD

J. M. A. Daniels, C. S. De Graaff, F. Vlaspolder, W. G. Boersma (Alkmaar, The Netherlands)

Source: Annual Congress 2004 - SARS and other lower respiratory tract infections
Session: SARS and other lower respiratory tract infections
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 1575
Disease area: Airway diseases, Respiratory infections

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