Imported mycoses: some diagnostic problems.
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Infections by actinomycetes or by true fungi may cause diagnostic difficulties in countries where they are not familiar. Illustrative cases from a series of 353 instances are given together with rare indigenous examples of the same infections. Early, accurate diagnosis is essential for rational and effective treatment.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Postgraduate medical journal
دوره 55 647 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1979