Management of community acquired pneumoia (CAP): Knowledge, attitude and current practice of general practitioners (GPs) in urban areas of Pakistan

S. Akhter, A. Pajwani, N. Saifullah, N. Rizvi (Karachi, Pakistan)

Source: Annual Congress 2012 - Effectiveness of therapeutic interventions in primary care
Session: Effectiveness of therapeutic interventions in primary care
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 755
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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