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Scandinavian Journal of Infectious Diseases Volume 13, 1981 - Issue 3
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Several Factors Influencing the Colonization of Group B Streptococci - Rectum Probably the Main Reservoir

Kristina Persson Departments of Clinical Bacteriology, Malmö General Hospital, Malmö, Sweden
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Bengt Bjerre Obstetrics and Gynecology, Malmö General Hospital, Malmö, Sweden
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Holger Hansson Dermato-Venereology, Malmö General Hospital, Malmö, Sweden
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Arne Forsgren Departments of Clinical Bacteriology, Malmö General Hospital, Malmö, Sweden
Pages 171-175 | Published online: 02 Jan 2015

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