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Rothia dentocariosa endocarditis with mitral valve prolapse: case report and brief review

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    S. Shakoor, N. Fasih, K. Jabeen & B. Jamil

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Shakoor, S., Fasih, N., Jabeen, K. et al. Rothia dentocariosa endocarditis with mitral valve prolapse: case report and brief review. Infection 39, 177–179 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1007/s15010-011-0087-7

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