Efficacy and safety of azithromycin vs. clarithromycin for the treatment of community-acquired pneumonia due to legionella pneumophila

J. Roig, M. Sabria, J. Alegre, M. Gurgui, J. C. Checa (Andorra, Andorra; Badalona, Barcelona, Madrid, Spain)

Source: Annual Congress 2004 - Community acquired pneumonia - epidemiology and host defence
Session: Community acquired pneumonia - epidemiology and host defence
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 183
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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