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Role of linezolid in the treatment of complicated skin and soft tissue infections

William J Peppard Clinical Pharmacist, Froedtert Hospital, 9200 W. Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53226, USA. [email protected]
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John A Weigelt Medical College of Wisconsin, Department of Surgery, Milwaukee, WI 53226, USA. [email protected]
Pages 357-366 | Published online: 10 Jan 2014

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