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. 1985 Jan;38(1):114–115. doi: 10.1136/jcp.38.1.114

Opsonophagocytosis of group B streptococci: the role of sialic acid.

P De Paoli, G Mucignat, G Orefici, G Santini
PMCID: PMC499086  PMID: 3881475

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