Diagnostic accuracy of lipopolysaccharide-binding protein (LBP), fibrinogen and C-reactive protein (CRP) in differentiating pneumonia from acute bronchitis in primary care

R. Hopstaken, J. Cals, G. J. Dinant (Maastricht, Netherlands)

Source: Annual Congress 2008 - Wider aspects of managing respiratory disease in primary care
Session: Wider aspects of managing respiratory disease in primary care
Session type: E-Communication Session
Number: 222
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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