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Original Research

Knowledge and Awareness of Physicians About Rational Antibiotic Use and Antimicrobial Resistance Before and After Graduation: A Cross-Sectional Study Conducted in Malatya Province in Turkey

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Pages 2557-2568 | Published online: 05 Jul 2021

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