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The Isolation of Dermatophytes from the Atmosphere of Caves

H. I. LurieThe South African Institute for Medical Research, Johannesburg, South Africa
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M. WayThe South African Institute for Medical Research, Johannesburg, South Africa
Pages 178-180 | Published online: 13 Sep 2018

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