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Research Article

Real-time PCR-assay in the delivery suite for determination of group B streptococcal colonization in a setting with risk-based antibiotic prophylaxis

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Pages 328-332 | Received 23 Apr 2013, Accepted 14 Jun 2013, Published online: 18 Jul 2013

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