The role of procalcitonin in the differential diagnosis and in the response to treatment of lower respiratory tract infections

M. Kalamanoglu, B. Ceyhan, S. Aydogan, T. Kuyucu, H. Altinoz (Istanbul, Turkey)

Source: Annual Congress 2008 - Microbiology and treatment of bronchiectasis and exacerbations of COPD
Session: Microbiology and treatment of bronchiectasis and exacerbations of COPD
Session type: E-Communication Session
Number: 259
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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M. Kalamanoglu, B. Ceyhan, S. Aydogan, T. Kuyucu, H. Altinoz (Istanbul, Turkey). The role of procalcitonin in the differential diagnosis and in the response to treatment of lower respiratory tract infections. Eur Respir J 2008; 32: Suppl. 52, 259

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Hartmut Lode - 07.10.2008 13:29
Role of procalcitonin
Nice study but I miss the CRP and PCT results of the COPD contro group
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