5-day moxifloxacin versus 7-day ceftriaxone in the treatment of acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis: a cost-minimization analysis

C. Lazzaro, R. Busca (Milan, Italy)

Source: Annual Congress 2003 - Acute exacerbations of COPD
Session: Acute exacerbations of COPD
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 2123
Disease area: Airway diseases

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