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Eikenella corrodens: A recently recognized pathogen in head and neck infections

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

K. Tveterås
Affiliation:
Esbjerg, Denmark
S. Kristensen*
Affiliation:
Esbjerg, Denmark
V. Bach
Affiliation:
Esbjerg, Denmark
O. Ravlo
Affiliation:
Esbjerg, Denmark
*
Søren Kristensen, M.D., ENT Department, St. Joseph's Hospital, 6700 Esbjerg, Denmark.

Abstract

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Type
Research Article
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1987

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