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Research Article

Auxarthron ostraviense sp. nov., and A. umbrinum associated with non-dermatophytic onychomycosis

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Pages 614-624 | Received 25 Oct 2012, Accepted 17 Jan 2013, Published online: 08 Mar 2013

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