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Streptococcus pyogenes Biofilm

Christie Young  1 , Robert C. Holder  1 , Lily Dubois  1 , Sean D. Reid  2
Joseph J. Ferretti  1 , Dennis L. Stevens  2 , Vincent A. Fischetti  3
, editors.
In: Streptococcus pyogenes: Basic Biology to Clinical Manifestations [Internet]. 2nd edition. Oklahoma City (OK): University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center; 2022 Oct 8. Chapter 15.
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