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Biofouling
The Journal of Bioadhesion and Biofilm Research
Volume 27, 2011 - Issue 8
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Study of the formation of a biofilm by clinical strains of Staphylococcus aureus

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Pages 811-821 | Received 21 Feb 2011, Accepted 06 Jul 2011, Published online: 03 Aug 2011

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