Incidence, characteristics and outcomes of patients with severe community acquired-MRSA pneumonia

Vardakas K. Z., Matthaiou D. K., Falagas M. E.

Source: Eur Respir J 2009; 34: 1148-1158
Journal Issue: November
Disease area: Respiratory critical care, Respiratory infections

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