Efficacy and cost analysis of ceftriaxone 1 g versus aminopenicillin-betalactamase inhibitors in the treatment of pneumonia on general medical wards

J. Lorenz, E. S. Dietrich, T. Detering, K. H. Kullmann, T. Welte (Lüdenscheid, Freiburg, Grenzach-Wyhlen, Magdeburg, Germany)

Source: Annual Congress 2001 - Treatment of LRTI
Session: Treatment of LRTI
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 921
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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