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Letter to the Editor

Pneumococcal Abscess and Bacteraemia Associated with an Implanted Port Device

L. Astudillo Departments of Internal Medicine, University School of Medicine Purpan, ToulouseCorrespondence[email protected]
,
M. Alvarez Infectious Diseases, University School of Medicine Purpan, Toulouse
,
L. Sailler Departments of Internal Medicine, University School of Medicine Purpan, Toulouse
,
F. Rigal Infectious Diseases, University School of Medicine Purpan, Toulouse
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E. Arlet-suau Departments of Internal Medicine, University School of Medicine Purpan, Toulouse
Page 148 | Received 26 Sep 2002, Accepted 07 Oct 2002, Published online: 08 Jul 2009

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