C-reactive protein testing to guide antibiotic prescribing for COPD exacerbations

C-reactive protein testing to guide antibiotic prescribing for COPD exacerbations

<p><strong>Background</strong> Point-of-care testing of C-reactive protein (CRP) may be a way to reduce unnecessary use of antibiotics without harming patients who have acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).</p> <p><strong>Methods<...

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Hoofdauteurs: Butler, C, Gillespie, D, White, P, Bates, J, Lowe, R, Thomas-Jones, E, Wootton, M, Hood, K, Phillips, R, Melbye, H, Llor, C, Cals, J, Naik, G, Kirby, N, Gal, M, Riga, E, Francis, N
Formaat: Journal article
Taal:English
Gepubliceerd in: Massachusetts Medical Society 2019

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