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ORIGINAL ARTICLE

Use of rapid diagnostic tests and choice of antibiotics in respiratory tract infections in primary healthcare—A 6-y follow-up study

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Pages 90-96 | Received 12 May 2009, Accepted 21 Sep 2009, Published online: 10 Nov 2009

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