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Scandinavian Journal of Infectious Diseases Volume 10, 1978 - Issue 2
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The Clinical Importance of Anaerobic Bacteria in Wound Infections after Gastrointestinal Surgery

Anna Schwan Department of Clinical Bacteriology and Surgery, University Hospital, Uppsala, Sweden
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Ann-Christine Rydén Department of Clinical Bacteriology and Surgery, University Hospital, Uppsala, Sweden
Pages 119-125 | Published online: 02 Jan 2015

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