Chlamydial, gonococcal, and herpes virus infections in neonates.
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The incidence, type of lesions, portal of entry and treatment of chlamydial, gonococcal, and herpetic infections of neonates are briefly discussed. Herpes neonatorum is potentially the most serious of these conditions and major efforts in its prophylaxis are called for.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Postgraduate medical journal
دوره 53 624 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1977