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Research Article

Mycobacterial Cervical Lymphadenitis in Children: Clinical and Laboratory Factors of Importance for Differential Diagnosis

Panagiotis Spyridis, Helen C. Maltezou, A. Hantzakos, C. Scondras, D. A. Kafetzis
Pages 362-366 | Published online: 08 Jul 2009

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