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Expression of SAP5 and SAP9 in Candida albicans biofilms: comparison of bloodstream isolates with isolates from other sources

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Pages 892-896 | Received 15 Feb 2013, Accepted 09 Jul 2013, Published online: 23 Aug 2013

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