Are C-reactive protein levels associated with bacteria in COPD exacerbations?
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Are C-reactive protein levels associated with bacteria in COPD exacerbations?
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: European Respiratory Journal
سال: 2015
ISSN: 0903-1936,1399-3003
DOI: 10.1183/09031936.00005415