Procalcitonin-guided assessment of bacterial etiological role in patients admitted for severe COPD exacerbations: a double-blind study

R. Dal Negro, M. Caputo, S. Bertacco, A. Conti, C. Micheletto (Bussolengo, VR, Italy)

Source: Annual Congress 2007 - Different aspects of COPD exacerbations
Session: Different aspects of COPD exacerbations
Session type: Electronic Poster Discussion
Number: 1371
Disease area: Airway diseases, Respiratory infections

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