Impact of an Antimicrobial Stewardship Program (ASP) on the Optimal Selection of Antibiotic Prophylaxis in Cesarean Delivery in a Hospital Without Restrictions on the Use of Antibiotics: First ASP in Costa Rica
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دوره 4 شماره
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تاریخ انتشار 2017