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Massive ascites as unique sign of shunt infection by Propionibacterium acnes

, M. D., , M. D., , M. D., , M. D., , M. D. & , M. D.
Pages 221-223 | Received 16 May 2009, Accepted 03 Dec 2009, Published online: 01 Feb 2010

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