Clinical Microbiology Newsletter
Volume 31, Issue 19 , Pages 145-150 , 1 October 2009

The Laboratory's Role in Evaluating Sexually Transmitted Diseases as a Result of Sexual Abuse

  • Robert L. Sautter, Ph.D.

      Affiliations

    • Microbiology Laboratories, Carolinas Pathology Group, Carolinas Medical Center and Mecklenburg County Health Department, Charlotte, North Carolina
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding Author: Robert L. Sautter, Ph.D., Director of Microbiology, Carolinas Pathology Group, Carolinas Laboratory Network, Department of Microbiology, Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, NC 28203. Tel.: 704-355-3476. Fax: 704-355-2156
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  • William D. LeBar, M.S.

      Affiliations

    • Microbiology and Virology Laboratories, University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor, Michigan
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  • Earl Greenwald, M.D.

      Affiliations

    • Children's Resource Center, Pinnacle Health System, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

References 

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doi: 10.1016/j.clinmicnews.2009.09.001

Clinical Microbiology Newsletter
Volume 31, Issue 19 , Pages 145-150 , 1 October 2009

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