Exserohilum rostratum causing keratitis in India.
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چکیده
A case of mycotic keratitis due to atypical Exserohilum rostratum is reported in a 42-year-old male with Hansens disease.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Medical mycology
دوره 37 2 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1999