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Advances in addressing antimicrobial resistance

C A Carson, J S Weese

    Revue Scientifique Et Technique (International Office of Epizootics)
    |December 23, 2024
    PubMed

    Keywords:
    Antimicrobial resistanceAntimicrobial stewardshipAntimicrobial useSurveillanceVeterinary

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