The effect of additional antimicrobial therapy on the outcomes of patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Abstract Background The effect of additional antimicrobial agents on the clinical outcomes of patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is unclear. Methods We performed comprehensive searches of randomized control trials (RCTs) that compared the clinical efficacy of additional antimicrobial...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2021-09-01
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Series: | Respiratory Research |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12931-021-01839-0 |