The Journal of Pediatrics
Volume 151, Issue 6 , Pages 561-563 , December 2007

Staphylococcus Aureus: A Moving Target

  • Arthur L. Frank, MD

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests: Arthur L. Frank, MD, Department of Pediatrics MC 856, University of Illinois at Chicago, 840 S Wood St, Chicago IL 60612.

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PII: S0022-3476(07)00889-X

doi: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2007.09.030

The Journal of Pediatrics
Volume 151, Issue 6 , Pages 561-563 , December 2007

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