Point of care testing and antibotic prescription for lower respiratory tract infections: what does the GP need to know?

H. Melbye (Tromso, Norway)

Source: Annual Congress 2012 - Primary Care Programme
Session: Primary Care Programme
Session type: Symposium
Number: 37

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