A Single Bulla Caused by Bacillus cereus in a Neutropenic Patient
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Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, Phramongkutklao Hospital, Bangkok 10400, Thailand. Received for publication: August 17, 2010. Reprint request: Viravarn Luvira, M.D., Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, Phramongkutklao Hospital, Bangkok 10400, Thailand.
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