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Meningitis caused byAlcaligenes (Achromobacter) xylosoxidans associated with epidural catheter

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    J. M. Ramos M. D., D. T. M. & H., R.,  Fernández-Roblas M. D. & F. Soriano M. D.

  2. Service of Neurology, Fundación Jiménez Diaz, E-Madrid, Spain

    P. García-Ruiz M. D.

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Ramos, J.M., Fernández-Roblas, Soriano, F. et al. Meningitis caused byAlcaligenes (Achromobacter) xylosoxidans associated with epidural catheter. Infection 23, 395–396 (1995). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01713580

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