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Molecular genetics of exopolysaccharide production by mucoidPseudomonas aeruginosa

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Ohman, D.E. Molecular genetics of exopolysaccharide production by mucoidPseudomonas aeruginosa . Eur. J, Clin. Microbiol. 5, 6–10 (1986). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02013452

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