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Acta Clinica Belgica
International Journal of Clinical and Laboratory Medicine
Volume 54, 1999 - Issue 2
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Case Reports

Mucormycosis, A Threatening Opportunistic Mycotic Infection

S. Van SteenweghenInwendige Geneeskunde, Dienst Hematologie, K.U.Leuven.
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J. MaertensInwendige Geneeskunde, Dienst Hematologie, K.U.Leuven.
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M. BoogaertsInwendige Geneeskunde, Dienst Hematologie, K.U.Leuven.
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G. DeneffeThoraxheelkunde, Dienst Longchirurgie, K.U.Leuven.
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E. VerbekenDienst Pathologische Ontleedkunde, K.U.Leuven.
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K. NackaertsInwendige Geneeskunde, Dienst Hematologie, K.U.Leuven.Correspondence[email protected]
Pages 99-102 | Published online: 16 Aug 2016

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