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INTESTINAL CANDIDIASIS: An Uncommon Cause of Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC) in Neonates

Carlos E. Parra-HerranDepartment of Pathology, Division of Pediatric Pathology, University of Miami – Holtz Children's Hospital, Miami, Florida, USA
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Liset PelaezDepartment of Pathology, Division of Pediatric Pathology, University of Miami – Holtz Children's Hospital, Miami, Florida, USA
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Juan E. SolaDepartment of Surgery, Division of Pediatric Surgery, University of Miami – Holtz Children's Hospital, Miami, Florida, USA
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Arnel K. UrbiztondoDepartment of Pathology, Division of Pediatric Pathology, University of Miami – Holtz Children's Hospital, Miami, Florida, USA
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Maria M. RodriguezDepartment of Pathology, Division of Pediatric Pathology, University of Miami – Holtz Children's Hospital, Miami, Florida, USACorrespondence[email protected]
Pages 172-180 | Published online: 07 May 2010

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