Laboratory practices for prenatal group B streptococcal screening - Seven states, 2003

Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report

Volumn 53, Issue 23, 2004, Pages 506-509

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ARTICLE; DIAGNOSIS, MEASUREMENT AND ANALYSIS; FEMALE; HUMAN; MASS SCREENING; PREGNANCY; PRENATAL CARE; STANDARD; STREPTOCOCCUS AGALACTIAE; STREPTOCOCCUS INFECTION; UNITED STATES;

FEMALE; HUMANS; LABORATORY TECHNIQUES AND PROCEDURES; MASS SCREENING; PREGNANCY; PRENATAL CARE; STREPTOCOCCAL INFECTIONS; STREPTOCOCCUS AGALACTIAE; UNITED STATES;

EID: 2942650852     PISSN: 01492195     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
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