Lower respiratory tract infections: bacteria and virus, antibiotics and steroids

S. Ewig (Bochum, Germany)

Source: Annual Congress 2008 - Infection year in review
Session: Infection year in review
Session type: Hot topics
Number: 336
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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