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The role of microbial biofilms in prosthetic joint infections

A review

Herbert O GbejuadeAvon Orthopedic Centre, Southmead Hospital;University of BristolCorrespondence[email protected]
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Andrew M LoveringMicrobiology Department, Southmead Hospital, Bristol, UKCorrespondence[email protected]
&
Jason C WebbAvon Orthopedic Centre, Southmead Hospital;University of BristolCorrespondence[email protected]
Pages 147-158 | Received 25 Jun 2013, Accepted 03 Jun 2014, Published online: 19 Sep 2014

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