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Research Article

Validity of a point-of-care based on heterophile antibody detection for the diagnosis of infectious mononucleosis in primary care

Carl LlorPrimary Healthcare Centre Jaume I, University Rovira i Virgili, Tarragona, SpainCorrespondence[email protected]
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Marta HernándezPrimary Healthcare Centre Jaume I, University Rovira i Virgili, Tarragona, Spain
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Silvia HernándezPrimary Healthcare Centre Jaume I, University Rovira i Virgili, Tarragona, Spain
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Teresa MartínezPrimary Healthcare Centre Jaume I, University Rovira i Virgili, Tarragona, Spain
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Frederic Francesc GómezDepartment of Microbiology. Hospital Joan XXIII of Tarragona, Spain
Pages 15-21 | Received 07 May 2011, Accepted 23 Aug 2011, Published online: 17 Jan 2012

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