Streptococcus pneumoniae: An Unusual Pathogen Seen In High Vaginal Swab
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An unusual case of renal abscess caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae.
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عنوان ژورنال: International Journal of Biomedical Research
سال: 2015
ISSN: 0976-9633
DOI: 10.7439/ijbr.v6i4.1849