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Glucan-based macrophage stimulators may prevent infections in trauma and surgical patients

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Glucan-based macrophage stimulators may prevent infections in trauma and surgical patients. Drugs Ther. Perspect 8, 6–7 (1996). https://doi.org/10.2165/00042310-199608040-00002

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