Fluoroquinolones vs. tetracycline agents combined with rifampicin for periprosthetic joint infections: a comparative study

Gachet, Benoit; Robineau, Olivier; Degrendel, Maxime; Bauer, Jules; Cappeliez, Bertrand; Bontemps, Emmanuelle; Diarra, Ava; Patoz, Pierre; Beltrand, Eric; Senneville, Eric; Lafon-Desmurs, Barthelemy

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Fluoroquinolones vs. tetracycline agents combined with rifampicin for periprosthetic joint infections: a comparative study

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