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Editorial
. 2009 Oct;59(567):716-7.
doi: 10.3399/bjgp09X472557.

The antibiotic revolution should be more focused

Theo J M Verheij
Editorial

The antibiotic revolution should be more focused

Theo J M Verheij. Br J Gen Pract. 2009 Oct.
No abstract available

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  • Respiratory infections.
    Howie J. Howie J. Br J Gen Pract. 2009 Dec;59(569):945. doi: 10.3399/bjgp09X473222. Br J Gen Pract. 2009. PMID: 20875264 Free PMC article. No abstract available.

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