Challenges in Antibiotic R&D Calling for a Global Strategy Considering Both Short- and Long-Term Solutions

Cecilia Kållberg1,2, Hege Salvesen Blix2,3, Ramanan Laxminarayan4,5

  • 1Institute of Health and Society, Faculty of Medicine , University of Oslo , PO Box 1072 Blindern, Oslo 0316 , Norway.

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