Bryan is a physician at a major metropolitan hospital. Since the attacks of September 11, 2001, his hospital has been preparing for a terrorist attack. Why does the CDC recommend using antibiotics only when exposure to disease is suspected or confirmed?

Bryan is a physician at a major metropolitan hospital. Since the attacks of September 11, 2001, his hospital has been preparing for a terrorist attack. Why does the CDC recommend using antibiotics only when exposure to disease is suspected or confirmed?

Basic Clinical Laboratory Techniques 6E

6th Edition

ISBN:9781133893943

Author:ESTRIDGE

Publisher:ESTRIDGE

Chapter4: Basic Immunology And Immunohematology

Section4.5: Introduction To Immunohematology

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