Systematic review of trials comparing antibiotic with placebo for acute cough in adults. Too few subjects were studied for useful conclusions to be drawn
Shakespeare, T.P.; Bourke, R.C.
Bmj 317(7164): 1014-5; Author Reply 1015
1998
ISSN/ISBN: 0959-8138 PMID: 9841029 Document Number: 486450
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