C-reactive protein (CRP), an early prognostic tool in community acquired pneumonia (CAP)

A. Dwarakanath, C. Woods (Hull Royal Infirmary, United Kingdom)

Source: Annual Congress 2009 - Impact of biomarkers in the management of community-acquired pneumonia
Session: Impact of biomarkers in the management of community-acquired pneumonia
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 1786
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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A. Dwarakanath, C. Woods (Hull Royal Infirmary, United Kingdom). C-reactive protein (CRP), an early prognostic tool in community acquired pneumonia (CAP). Eur Respir J 2009; 34: Suppl. 53, 1786

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