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Antibiotic Use by Indication: A Basis for Active Antibiotic Policy in the Community

Ulla-Maija Rautakorpi, Timo Klaukka, Pekka Honkanen, Marjukka Mäkelä, Tuuli Nikkarinen, Erkki Palva, Risto Roine, Hannu Sarkkinen, Pentti Huovinen
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