Efficacy of levofloxacin (LVF) in the treatment of acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis (AECB) in patients with risk factors

G. Peiffer, P. Veyssier, P. Zuck (Metz, Compiegne, France)

Source: Annual Congress 2003 - Acute exacerbations of asthma and COPD
Session: Acute exacerbations of asthma and COPD
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 3558
Disease area: Airway diseases

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