Comparison of azithromycin versus clarithromycin in the treatment of patients with lower respiratory tract infection in which Streptococcus pyogenes was isolated in sputum culture

G. Bilgin, A. Vural, M. Yucel, S. Yagci, N. Aydin, E. Karakoc (Ankara, Turkey)

Source: Annual Congress 2004 - Community acquired and nosocomial pneumonia
Session: Community acquired and nosocomial pneumonia
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 2555
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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