Randomised controlled trial of sequential intravenous and oral azithromycin compared with intravenous ceftriaxone followed by cefixime both in combination with clarithromycin in hospitalized patients with community-acquired pneumonia

A. Etemadi, A. Ardeshirzadeh, M. Maaleki, A. Chenaneh, S. Ahmadi (Ahvaz, Islamic Republic Of Iran)

Source: Annual Congress 2011 - Antimicrobial treatment and resistance in lower respiratory tract infections
Session: Antimicrobial treatment and resistance in lower respiratory tract infections
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 2558
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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