sporotrichosis in iran: first report of isolation of sporothrix schenkii from clinical material
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the i s c l ation o f sporot hrix schencki i in iran i s reported from the arm l esions of a housewi f e for the first time. the identity o f the fungus was based on its gross and microscopic cultural morphol ogy including demonstration of its dimorphic character.
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acta medica iranicaجلد ۲۶، شماره ۱-۴، صفحات ۳۳-۳۹
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