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Original Article

Biapenem versus Imipenem/Cilastatin in the Treatment of Complicated Intra-abdominal Infections: Report from a Swedish Study Group

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Pages 507-512 | Received 26 Feb 1996, Accepted 18 Jun 1996, Published online: 08 Jul 2009

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