Fungal echinocandin resistance.

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Published in F1000 Biol Rep on September 08, 2010

Authors

Carol A Munro1

Author Affiliations

1: Aberdeen Fungal Group, School of Medical Sciences, Institute of Medical Sciences, University of Aberdeen Foresterhill, Aberdeen, AB25 2ZD UK.

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