Impact of initial antibiotic choice on mortality from pneumococcal pneumonia

Aspa J., Rajas O., Rodriguez de Cast... F., Huertas M. C., Borderias L., Cabello F. J., Tabara J., Hernandez-Flix S., Martinez-Sanchis A., Torres A.

Source: Eur Respir J 2006; 27: 1010-1019
Journal Issue: May
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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