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Scandinavian Journal of Infectious Diseases Volume 8, 1976 - Issue 4
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An Epidemic due to Sulphonamide-resistant Group A Meningococci in the Helsinki Area (Finland): Epidemiological and Clinical Observations

Irja Salmi University Central Hospital, Helsinki, and the Aurora Municipal Hospital, Helsinki, Finland
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Ossi Pettay University Central Hospital, Helsinki, and the Aurora Municipal Hospital, Helsinki, Finland
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Ilpo Simula University Central Hospital, Helsinki, and the Aurora Municipal Hospital, Helsinki, Finland
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Anna-Kaarina Kallio University Central Hospital, Helsinki, and the Aurora Municipal Hospital, Helsinki, Finland
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Olli Waltimo University Central Hospital, Helsinki, and the Aurora Municipal Hospital, Helsinki, Finland
Pages 249-254 | Published online: 02 Jan 2015

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