Biomarkers in respiratory tract infections: diagnostic guides to antibiotic prescription, prognostic markers and mediators

Christ-Crain M., Muller B.

Source: Eur Respir J 2007; 30: 556-573
Journal Issue: September
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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