How often can we use short course therapy in patients with hospital-acquired pneumonia?

P. Lett, A. Amir, S. Aliberti, P. Peyrani, J. Ramirez (Louisville, KY, United States Of America)

Source: Annual Congress 2007 - Diagnostic markers and therapy in hospital-acquired pneumonia
Session: Diagnostic markers and therapy in hospital-acquired pneumonia
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 2411
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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