Clinical Microbiology Newsletter
Volume 30, Issue 6 , Pages 45-46 , 15 March 2008

The First Documented Case of Microbacterium sp. Pneumonia

  • Matilde M. Palanca, Ph.D.

      Affiliations

    • Clinical Microbiology, Service Clinical Analysis, “Valle de los Pedroches” Hospital, Pozoblanco, Córdoba
    • Corresponding Author InformationMailing Address: Matilde Palanca Giménez, Ph.D., Clinical Laboratory Department, “Valle de los Pedroches” Hospital, c/Jara n°1 1D, Pozoblanco, Cordóba, 14400 España
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  • Gemma Álvarez (Doctor Clinical Analyst)

      Affiliations

    • Service Clinical Analysis, “Guadix Hospital,” Granada
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  • Maria del M. Urbano (Doctor Clinical Hematology)

      Affiliations

    • Hematology Service, Córdoba, Spain
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  • Francisco Bermudo (Doctor Clinical Analyst)

      Affiliations

    • Service Clinical Analysis, “Valle de los Pedroches,” Pozoblanco, Córdoba, Spain
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  • Jose L. Pascual (Pharmacist Clinical Analyst)

      Affiliations

    • Service Clinical Analysis, “Valle de los Pedroches,” Pozoblanco, Córdoba, Spain
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  • Felix Gascon, Ph.D. (Clinical Analyst)

      Affiliations

    • Service Clinical Analysis, “Valle de los Pedroches,” Pozoblanco, Córdoba, Spain

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doi: 10.1016/j.clinmicnews.2008.02.005

Clinical Microbiology Newsletter
Volume 30, Issue 6 , Pages 45-46 , 15 March 2008

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