The diagnostic value of serum procalcitonin in differential diagnosis of pulmonary embolism and pneumonia

N. Kokturk, A. Kanbay, N. Bukan, N. Ekim (Ankara, Turkey)

Source: Annual Congress 2007 - Infectious lung and pleural diseases
Session: Infectious lung and pleural diseases
Session type: Electronic Poster Discussion
Number: 2721
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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