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Original Article

Comparison of Pivmecillinam and Nalidixic Acid in the Treatment of Acute Shigellosis in Children

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Pages 313-317 | Received 11 Nov 1992, Accepted 01 Sep 1993, Published online: 08 Jul 2009

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