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Erim, T., Alazmi, W.M., O'Loughlin, C.J. et al. LETTER: Collagenous Colitis Associated with Clostridium difficile: A Cause Effect?. Dig Dis Sci 48, 1374–1375 (2003). https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1024127713979
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