We validated a clinical prediction rule for based on clinical parameters (dry cough, fever) and laboratory findings (C-reactive protein, lactate dehydrogenase, sodium, platelet counts) in 713 consecutive patients with community-acquired pneumonia. The Score performed well in estimating the likelihood for infection and thus may help to direct diagnostic and therapeutic decisions.
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