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Influence of lectins on the infectivity of elementary bodies ofChlamydia trachomatis D IC CAL 8 by synovial cells

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  1. Institute of Medical Microbiology, Friedrich-Schiller-University of Jena, Semmelweis Str. 4, D-07743, Jena, Germany

    J. Berlau, A. Groh & E. Straube

  2. Central Public Health Laboratory, Laboratory of Hospital Infection, 61 Colindale Avenue, NW9, 5HG, London, UK

    J. Berlau

  3. Dermatology Unit, City Hospital, Kühnauer Str. 52, D-06847, Dessau, Germany

    A. Ziemer

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Berlau, J., Ziemer, A., Groh, A. et al. Influence of lectins on the infectivity of elementary bodies ofChlamydia trachomatis D IC CAL 8 by synovial cells. Eur. J. Clin. Microbiol. Infect. Dis. 16, 701–703 (1997). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01708566

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