Biofilms and their management: From concept to clinical reality

Journal of Wound Care

Volumn 20, Issue 5, 2011, Pages 220-226

  Cowan, T ^a  

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EID: 79956280148     PISSN: 09690700     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.12968/jowc.2011.20.5.220     Document Type: Article

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