Cluster of cases of human Rickettsia felis infection from Southern Europe (Spain) diagnosed by PCR.
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The first cluster of cases of human Rickettsia felis infection in Spain diagnosed by PCR is reported.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Journal of clinical microbiology
دوره 44 7 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2006