The usefulness of point-of-care-testing for C-reactive protein in lower respiratory tract infection/acute cough

E. Andreeva, H. Melbye (Arkhangelsk, Russian Federation; Tromso, Norway)

Source: Annual Congress 2012 - Diagnostic insights and decision making in primary care
Session: Diagnostic insights and decision making in primary care
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 720
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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