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Original Article

Comparison of antibiotic regimens in preterm premature rupture of membranes: neonatal morbidity and 2-year follow-up of neurologic outcome

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Pages 2212-2218 | Received 28 Jul 2016, Accepted 27 Sep 2016, Published online: 20 Oct 2016

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