Antimicrobial components of vaginal fluid

Erika V. Valore; Christina H. Park; Sorina L. Igreti; Tomas Ganz

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Antimicrobial components of vaginal fluid

Erika V. Valore Christina H. Park Sorina L. Igreti Tomas Ganz

American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology Vol. 187 No. 3 pp. 561-568 · Elsevier BV

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Published: Sep 01, 2002
Vol/Issue: 187(3)
Pages: 561-568
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Erika V. Valore

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Erika V. Valore, Christina H. Park, Sorina L. Igreti, et al. (2002). Antimicrobial components of vaginal fluid. American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 187(3), 561-568. https://doi.org/10.1067/mob.2002.125280

Antimicrobial components of vaginal fluid

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