Treatment of Common Respiratory Tract Infections
April 17, 2023 (Issue: 1674)
Most respiratory tract infections are caused by
viruses. Bacterial respiratory tract infections are
usually treated empirically with antibiotic therapy
that targets the most probable causative pathogens.
Recommended antibiotic regimens for...more
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