Macrolide therapy for pneumonia: balancing benefits with cardiovascular risks

E. Mortensen (Dallas, United States of America)

Source: International Congress 2014 – ERS/JAMA lunchtime session: 2014 highlights
Session: ERS/JAMA lunchtime session: 2014 highlights
Session type: Symposium
Number: 1308

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