Thoracic discitis following 'Woodbury' rash.
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چکیده
A case of thoracic discitis secondary to a pyodermal skin condition known as 'Woodbury' rash is described.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Journal of the Royal Army Medical Corps
دوره 140 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1994