Chronic use of azithromycin in CF is associated with a substantial increase in macrolide resistance of S. aureus and haemophilus

H. A. Tiddens, S. J. Phaff, H. A. Verbrugh, A. Ott (Rotterdam, Netherlands)

Source: Annual Congress 2006 - Cystic fibrosis lung disease: molecules images and drugs
Session: Cystic fibrosis lung disease: molecules images and drugs
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 1975
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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