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Actinomycotic liver abscess

Report of a case

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1. A case of liver abscess caused by actinomycosis is presented.

2. Treatment of the disease is discussed, and pertinent literature is reviewed.

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  1. From Jackson Memorial Hospital, University of Miami, School of Medicine, Miami, Fla.

    Lawrence D. Wruble M.D., Stanley D. Mitchell M.D. & Charles F. Tate Jr. M.D.

  2. Veteran's Hospital, Coral Gables, Fla.

    Lawrence D. Wruble M.D., Stanley D. Mitchell M.D. & Charles F. Tate Jr. M.D.

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Wruble, L.D., Mitchell, S.D. & Tate, C.F. Actinomycotic liver abscess. Digest Dis Sci 7, 331–338 (1962). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02231856

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