Toward an understanding of biomaterial infections: A complex interplay between the host and bacteria

Journal of Laboratory and Clinical Medicine

Volumn 135, Issue 1, 2000, Pages 14-15

  Proctor, R A ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AND PUBLIC HEALTH   (United States)

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EID: 0033987878     PISSN: 00222143     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/S0022-2143(00)70015-1     Document Type: Editorial

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