Misspelling of antimicrobials by healthcare professionals.

BMJ

Medical Microbiology, Freeman Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE7 7DN, UK.

Published: December 2022

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