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Scandinavian Journal of Infectious Diseases Volume 17, 1985 - Issue 3
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Influence of Faeces on the Activity of Antimicrobial Agents used for Decontamination of the Alimentary Canal

Joris J. M. Van Saene Laboratory for Pharmaceutical Technology and Dispensing, State University, Groningen
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Hendrik K. F. Van Saene Department of Clinical Bacteriology, University Hospital, Groningen, The Netherlands
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Christiaan P. Stoutenbeek Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, University Hospital, Groningen, The Netherlands
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Coenraad F. Lerk Laboratory for Pharmaceutical Technology and Dispensing, State University, Groningen
Pages 295-300 | Published online: 02 Jan 2015

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