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Editorial
. 2018 Jun;14(2):87-90.
doi: 10.1183/20734735.014718.

Staphylococcus aureus in cystic fibrosis: problem bug or an innocent bystander?

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Staphylococcus aureus in cystic fibrosis: problem bug or an innocent bystander?

Matthew N Hurley. Breathe (Sheff). 2018 Jun.

Abstract

Staphylococcus aureus in cystic fibrosis: problem bug or an innocent bystander? The jury requires more evidence http://ow.ly/HQjk30j3nmL.

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