Journal of Endodontics
Volume 32, Issue 2 , Pages 104-109 , February 2006

Prevalence of Enterococcus faecalis at Multiple Oral Sites in Endodontic Patients Using Culture and PCR

  • Christine Sedgley, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress requests for reprint to Dr. Christine Sedgley, Department of Cariology, Restorative Sciences and Endodontics, University of Michigan, School of Dentistry, 1011 N. University Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1078.
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  • Gwendolyn Buck, BS
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  • Oliver Appelbe, BS

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PII: S0099-2399(05)00062-2

doi: 10.1016/j.joen.2005.10.022

Journal of Endodontics
Volume 32, Issue 2 , Pages 104-109 , February 2006

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