Is C difficile to blame for your patient's diarrhea?
Watkins, R.R.; Lemonovich, T.L.
Journal of Family Practice 60(3): 128-134
2011
ISSN/ISBN: 1533-7294 PMID: 21369553 Document Number: 652268
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