The impact of antibiotic resistance in the management of lower respiratory tract infections

G.C. Schito, A. Marchese

Source: Eur Respir Mon; 2004: 28: 131–145
Journal Issue: Antibiotics and the Lung
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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