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Short Report

Antimicrobial Resistance Among Enterobacteriaceae Causing Uncomplicated Urinary Tract Infections in Mauritius: Consequences of Past Misuse of Antibiotics

Pages 222-225 | Published online: 18 Jul 2013

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