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Original Article

Ciprofloxacin versus a Tobramycin/Cefuroxime Combination in the Treatment of Serious Systemic Infections: A Prospective, Randomized and Controlled Study of Efficacy and Safety

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Pages 637-646 | Published online: 08 Jul 2009

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