Interventions to reduce antibiotic prescription for lower respiratory tract infections: Happy Audit study

Llor Carl, Cots Josep M., López-Valcárcel Beatriz G., Arranz Javier, García Guillermo, Ortega Jesús, Gómez Manuel, Guerra Gloria, Monedero María J., Alcántara Juan D., Paredes José, Hernández Silvia, Cid Marina, Pérez Carolina, Pineda Vicenta

Source: Eur Respir J 2012; 40: 436-441
Journal Issue: August
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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