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An International Journal on Fungal Biology
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Research Article

Invasive infections due to Magnusiomyces capitatus: case report and review of its prevalence in China

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Pages 76-80 | Received 17 Sep 2021, Accepted 23 Oct 2021, Published online: 22 Nov 2021

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