Antibiotics - References

Dr. Simi Paknikar

Written by Dr. Simi Paknikar, MD

Medically Reviewed by The Medindia Medical Review Team on May 14, 2018

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References for Antibiotics - Use and Abuse

Author: Dr. Simi Paknikar

Editor: Sheela Philomena

Technically Checked by: Lingaraj

Published on May 21, 2013
Last Updated on May 14, 2018

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