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Original Article

Diagnosis of Pneumonia in Adults in General Practice Relative Importance of Typical Symptoms and Abnormal Chest Signs Evaluated Against a Radiographic Reference Standard

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Pages 226-233 | Received 01 Oct 1991, Accepted 01 Feb 1992, Published online: 12 Jul 2009

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