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Antibiotic-induced bacterial cell lysis: A therapeutic dilemma

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Shenep, J.L. Antibiotic-induced bacterial cell lysis: A therapeutic dilemma. Eur. J, Clin. Microbiol. 5, 11–12 (1986). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02013453

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