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Original Articles

Splenic Abscess and Multiple Brain Abscesses Caused by Streptococcus Intermedius in a Young Healthy Man

Jepsin MaliyilCorrespondence[email protected]
, MD,
William Caire
, MD,
Rajasree Nair
, MD &
Debbie Bridges
, MD
Pages 195-199 | Published online: 11 Dec 2017

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