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Editorial
. 2012 Nov;87(11):1037-9.
doi: 10.1016/j.mayocp.2012.09.004.

Clostridium difficile: the emerging epidemic

Nasia Safdar
Editorial

Clostridium difficile: the emerging epidemic

Nasia Safdar. Mayo Clin Proc. 2012 Nov.
No abstract available

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