Journal of Endodontics
Volume 29, Issue 12 , Pages 794-797 , December 2003

Identification of Spirochetes (Treponemes) in Endodontic Infections

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PII: S0099-2399(05)60376-7

doi: 10.1097/00004770-200312000-00002

Journal of Endodontics
Volume 29, Issue 12 , Pages 794-797 , December 2003

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