Predicting severe sepsis in community-acquired pneumonia using CURB65 and PSI scores

R. Cosentini, A. M. Brambilla, F. Piffer, S. Aliberti, F. Tantardini, T. Maraffi, F. Tardini, A. Torri (Milan, Italy)

Source: Annual Congress 2008 - Diagnostic tests in lower respiratory tract infections
Session: Diagnostic tests in lower respiratory tract infections
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 2219

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R. Cosentini, A. M. Brambilla, F. Piffer, S. Aliberti, F. Tantardini, T. Maraffi, F. Tardini, A. Torri (Milan, Italy). Predicting severe sepsis in community-acquired pneumonia using CURB65 and PSI scores. Eur Respir J 2008; 32: Suppl. 52, 2219

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