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Case Report

The possible role of serum bactericidal titres in long-term suppressive antibiotic treatment for infective endocarditis: report of three cases

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Pages 514-518 | Received 06 Apr 2023, Accepted 16 May 2023, Published online: 02 Jun 2023

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