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Research Article

Optimized 5-hour multiplex PCR test for the detection of tinea unguium: performance in a routine PCR laboratory

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Pages 828-831 | Received 28 Jun 2009, Accepted 05 Dec 2009, Published online: 28 Jan 2010

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