Levofloxacin versus clarithromycin in COPD exacerbation: focus on exacerbation-free interval

Lode H., Eller J., Linnhoff A., Ioanas M., the Evaluation of...

Source: Eur Respir J 2004; 24: 947-953
Journal Issue: December
Disease area: Airway diseases, Respiratory infections

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