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Review

Current Status and Future Perspectives on Molecular and Serological Methods in Diagnostic Mycology

Anna Laua Centre for Infectious Diseases & Microbiology, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia. Tel.: +61 2 9845 6255 Fax: +61 2 9893 [email protected]
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Sharon Chenb Centre for Infectious Diseases & Microbiology, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia and Centre for Infectious Diseases & Microbiology Laboratory Services, Institute of Clinical Pathology & Medical Research, Westmead Hospital, Westmead, NSW 2145, Australia. Tel.: +61 2 9845 7766 Fax: +61 2 9893 [email protected]
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Sue Sleimanc Centre for Infectious Diseases & Microbiology Laboratory Services, Institute of Clinical Pathology & Medical Research, Westmead Hospital, Westmead, NSW 2145, Australia. Tel.: +61 2 9845 6255 Fax: +61 2 9893 [email protected]
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Tania Sorrelld Centre for Infectious Diseases & Microbiology, Westmead Hospital, Darcy and Hawkesbury Roads, Westmead, NSW 2145, Australia. Tel.: +61 2 9845 7191 Fax: +61 2 9893 [email protected]
Pages 1185-1222 | Published online: 06 Nov 2009

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