Systematic review of trials comparing antibiotic with placebo for acute cough in adults. Data do not justify study's conclusions
Cates, C.J.
Bmj 317(7164): 1014; Author Reply 1015
1998
ISSN/ISBN: 0959-8138 PMID: 9765181 Document Number: 497120
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