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Original Paper

Surface properties, adhesion and biofilm formation on different surfaces by Scedosporium spp. and Lomentospora prolificans

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Pages 800-814 | Received 07 Feb 2018, Accepted 16 Jul 2018, Published online: 24 Oct 2018

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