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ATM=TMs (tympanic membranes)

Posted By: need for info about what is being cultured - sm on 2006-06-28
In Reply to: ATMs? and Fell? Culture - need a little help

Subject: ATM=TMs (tympanic membranes)

cell culture? sputum culture? wound culture? lots of others to consider.


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