Escherichia coli O157: lessons from the past 15 years.

Escherichia coli O157: lessons from the past 15 years.
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大肠杆菌 O157:过去 15 年的教训。

DOI:
10.1016/s0163-4453(97)94059-7
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发表时间:
1997
期刊:
The Journal of infection
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通讯作者:
H. Ludlam
H. Ludlam
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作者:
Louise Lansbury;H. Ludlam

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