Septic arthritis due to Bacteroides fragilis in a wrist affected by rheumatoid arthritis.
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چکیده
The first case of septic arthritis due to Bacteroides fragilis in a wrist joint is described together with its successful treatment.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Annals of the rheumatic diseases
دوره 41 6 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1982