A prediction rule for elderly primary-care patients with lower respiratory tract infections

Bont J., Hak E., Hoes A. W., Schipper M., Schellevis F. G., Verheij T. J. M.

Source: Eur Respir J 2007; 29: 969-975
Journal Issue: May

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