Impact of methicillin resistance on mortality in Staphylococcus aureus VAP: a systematic review

Athanassa Z., Siempos I. I., Falagas M. E.

Source: Eur Respir J 2008; 31: 625-632
Journal Issue: March
Disease area: Respiratory critical care, Respiratory infections

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