Clostridium difficile and antibiotic-associated diarrhoea--importance of C. difficile for the nephrologist.

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  • R Cunney
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عنوان ژورنال:
  • Nephrology, dialysis, transplantation : official publication of the European Dialysis and Transplant Association - European Renal Association

دوره 14 2  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 1999