Role of zinc in neonatal sepsis: emerging data.
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multi-drug-resistant strains of A. hydrophila from natural surface waters, and showed its ability to produce virulence-associated factors similar to that in clinical isolates thereby indicating a significant risk to public health [1]. To conclude, Aeromonas associated gastroenteritis in children mimics cholera and the presence of this emerging organism should be kept in mind while treating acute gastroenteritis.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Indian pediatrics
دوره 50 10 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2013