Fluoroquinolone use delays tuberculosis treatment despite immediate mycobacteriology study

Wang Jann-Yuan, Lee Chih-Hsin, Yu Ming-Chi, Lee Ming-Chia, Lee Li-Na, Wang Jann-Tay

Source: Eur Respir J 2015; 46: 567-570
Journal Issue: August
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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