Optimising the duration of antibiotic therapy for ventilator-associated pneumonia

Chastre J., Luyt C. E.

Source: Eur Respir Rev 2007; 16: 40-44
Journal Issue: August 2007 - 16 (103)
Disease area: Respiratory critical care, Respiratory infections

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