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. 1987 Mar;141(3):241-2.

doi: 10.1001/archpedi.1987.04460030019009.

Is it real or is it a contaminant? A guide to the interpretation of blood culture results

PMID: 3544809
DOI: 10.1001/archpedi.1987.04460030019009

Is it real or is it a contaminant? A guide to the interpretation of blood culture results

R S Baltimore. Am J Dis Child. 1987 Mar.

. 1987 Mar;141(3):241-2.

doi: 10.1001/archpedi.1987.04460030019009.

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PMID: 3544809
DOI: 10.1001/archpedi.1987.04460030019009

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