Exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) 

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Infectious disease syndromes

COPD, the clinical problem

Leading cause of death as percentages of total deaths in 1980 and 1992

RTIs are one of the most common reasons for consulting a GP

One-year survival of patient with severe acute exacerbations of COPD

Cause of death in 200 COPD patients

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ARE ANTIMICROBIAL AGENTS USEFUL

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PLACEBO CONTROLLED STUDIES OF ANTIBIOTICTHERAPY IN AECB

PLACEBO CONTROLLED STUDIES OF ANTIBIOTICTHERAPY IN AECB

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Outcome of exacerbations of COPD by Type

VIRAL AND ATYPICAL PATHOGENS IN Type-1 AECB

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Relative risk of an exacerbation according to whether a NEW STRAIN was isolated

Antibacterial therapy for AECB (5–10 days)

Penicilline resistentie S.pneumoniae

Proportions of PNSP in 2001

Erythromycine resistentie S.pneumoniae

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Erythromycin-Resistant Streptococcus pneumoniae and Macrolide Consumption in EU Member States, 1997-1998

Beta-lactamase production in H.influenzae and M.catarrhalis

Recommendations by professional societies regarding the usage of antimicrobial agents for AE of COPD

SWAB richtlijn AECB in het ziekenhuis

Conclusions

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