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Cerebrospinal Fluid Lactate in the Diagnosis of Meningitis: Diagnostic Value Compared to Standard Biochemical Methods

Bertel Berg Clinical Chemistry, Central Hospital, Kristianstad, Sweden
,
Per Gärdsell Departments of Infectious Diseases
&
Per Skånsberg Departments of Infectious Diseases
Pages 111-115 | Published online: 02 Jan 2015

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